Resume Success Series Part 1

Resume Success Series Part 1 Resume Strategies: Write with Success Utilize these key strategies to create an effective resume: 1. Keep it Structured Organize your information with clearly marked headers and simple design components. Don’t make employers hunt for the essentials. 2. SellDon’t Just Tell Skip the mundane facts. Instead, promote your skills and abilities. Treat the resume like an advertisement: all about you! 3. Remain Truthful Avoid padding the resume with false details. Employers will find out. Ensure you can support statements and speak on your skills and qualifications during an interview. 4. Use Appropriate Keywords Pepper industry “buzzwords” throughout your resume. Prove that you have the skills required for the role, and aid with scanning methods. 5. Know Yourself Emphasize confidence in your qualifications and abilities. Avoid passive words and phrases, and convince the employer that you are the best person for the job. ¦ ¦ ¦ DID YOU KNOW? There are only 28 Certified Professional Resume Writers (CPRW) in Canada, but hundreds in the USA! Beware other organizations in Calgary that offer “Professional Resume Writing”. Career Impressions has the only CPRWs in Calgary! Our esteemed designation sets us apart from other resume writers; we are proven experts in crafting truly impressive resumes for all industries, occupations and career levels. ¦ ¦ ¦ Become a fan of our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/CareerImpressions