Blog Post: Your Resume MUST Tell a Story

One common issue with a resume (besides bullets the rehash the candidate’s job description) is the resume not telling a consistent, flowing story about the candidate.  This is especially prevalent with folks who are “re-careering” (or changing careers).

Decide what your theme is going to be throughout the resume.  Are you trying to say you’re great with customer service?  You have extensive management experience?  For those that are re-careering, are you trying to say you have the transferable skills for your new career?

Whatever the theme is, make sure that each of your bullets adds value to your theme.  List your education-related accomplishments, but highlight those related to your theme as well.  Finally, look at your memberships, affiliations, and skills—ensure they contribute to your theme as well.

Your resume should make one bold statement—"I’m absolutely qualified for this job!"  Ensure that your resume is making that statement, whether it focuses on management accomplishments, customer service, sales recognition and achievements, education and training, etc.

One clear, robust statement.

We are offering a FREE seminar on July 8 th to review the current trends in what employers expect in resume writing and what employers are asking during interviews.  To sign up, visit http://www.careerdevelopmentaz.com/seminar.html.  There’s no cost and you’ll get hand-outs for everything discussed.

Let us know if we can help!

Good luck in your search!