So, you’ve realized that your own resume isn’t up to par, and you’re intent on making improvements or finding some help.
What you might NOT know is that using professional resume samples can greatly increase your chance of success.
Whether you’re polishing your own resume or finding a resume writing service to assist you, using examples of successful resumes can play a large part in the responses you receive.
Here are 3 ways that you can use resume samples to increase your odds of winning an interview:
1 – Get an insider’s edge in your industry.
While copying is prohibited (and can cost you the job if you’re found out!), finding examples of resumes in your field should be your first step. This will give you the inside scoop on keywords and strategy ideas.
Given that resume quality (and results) will vary among samples, it’s best to locate several examples representative of your skill level and career goals.
For example, if you’re tailoring your resume for a sales job, you’ll find that a search on sales resume sample should produce documents showing an array of skills such as as closing, negotiations, prospecting, cold calling, revenue growth, relationship management, and other related keywords. If these apply to your background, by all means add them to your own resume.
Conversely, a search on CTO sample resume will show many terms for technical leadership careers, including infrastructure planning, offshore development, and project management.
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Global resume authority Laura Smith-Proulx, CCMC, CPRW, CIC of An Expert Resume is a former recruiter whose work has opened doors to top executive positions--even during challenging job markets. An expert in personal branding and career exploration, her work has won international awards, with selection for publication in 7 career bestsellers.
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