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Is your professional resume telling employers the wrong story - part 3
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In this week’s series, we are discussing simple tricks to make your resume tell employers and recruiters a great story and more importantly, how to get them to put your resume in the “yes” pile right from the beginning.
When you do your own 30-second review, does your resume seem too “me-oriented”?
I know that I have been emphasizing that your resume is a strategic marketing tool and the YOU are the key product being sold, but are you highlighting your benefits to the employers (experience, value proposition and achievements) or simply telling them what you want in a job.
It is understood that if you are in job search mode, you are going to target opportunities that offer growth opportunities and fit into your long-term career goals. However, if that is the only story your resume is telling, employers will not be impressed. Discard self-centered objective statements that scream “I am only focused on my needs”, use brand-focused statements of value that show employers how they gain from bringing you on board.
Which candidate seems like the right fit for a manufacturing executive position?
Candidate A: Seeking a challenging leadership position in manufacturing and product operations.
Candidate B: Pioneering manufacturing executive with proven success in devising manufacturing and plant operating strategies that eliminate redundancies, increase production output, and deliver productivity, quality, and efficiency improvements.
Need to get on track with a good storytelling resume? Check out these previous tips:
Use a sell me not “tell me” strategy with your professional resume
Is your professional resume making employers guess?
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