3 bold and creative resume strategies to implement in the new year
If you’ve been looking for a job for some time, you know this is a competitive advantage and making your resume stand out. So to help you get started on your job search in the New Years, I’m going to share three strategies we employ as skilled resume writers that grab the employer’s attention (they can’t look away; I’m telling you, they ‘are powerful) and how you can use these unique methods to start getting your resume noticed TODAY.
QUOTES WILL MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
Who said the recommendations and quotes are for reference checking and reference appendices only? The most eye-catching item you can add to your resume is a short, forceful quote from a previous supervisor / client / employer promoting your expertise. Using a quote says, “I’m not just patting myself on the back; this is what others have to say about what I’ve accomplished, and it’s worth a look!” Place the quote prominently on your resume where other compelling information is contained because I guarantee it will ensure reading.
TOP LOAD AND USE THE PYRAMID
In college I majored in Communications / Public Relations. As part of my study program, I took journalism courses and learned about the inverted pyramid format of writing. When you write for print, you put the most newsworthy information at the beginning of the story and work your way down. When writing a resume, this is a perfect strategy to grab the hiring manager’s attention, communicate the most relevant and persuasive information, and secure the interview. Put your most “newsworthy” accomplishments and contributions at the top of the resume and then progress through the rest of your work history and experience.
GIVE YOUR CV TITLE
Most resumes come to us with the person’s name in the title of the doc file or simply with the word ‘resume’. An effective strategy to get the hiring manager to open the document and READ IT is to title it with your name and the position you are applying for (this implies an exact match of skills and qualifications). Or use your name and a short brand statement relevant to the job title (this also ensures interest and readability).
Now is the time to start incorporating creative ideas into your resume that grab the attention of the hiring manager. Stop wasting precious time on your job search and start making an impact today. While I can’t reveal all of our expert strategies and trade secrets getting interviews with our clients from day one, I hope these three will prove fruitful for you and your job search in 2011. I wish you a happy and blessed New Year!
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