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4 Things You're Doing Wrong on Your Resume

It's Tough to Get Hired When You're Making These Resume Blunders

Mistake #1: Failing to Highlight Your Strengths

Too many job seekers fail to incorporate a direct match between what you offer and the employer's requirements. After all, your resume isn't just about you. You want the recruiter or interviewer to say “Hey, we should talk to this person!” Once you've covered all the bases, Kalusa says “If you have room left, add statements to highlight your added value. Be hard on yourself and try to be as objective as possible."

“For each of the requirements or position responsibilities, try to match your past experiences or skills to those requirements. Write the bullet point so it comes across as more than just a description of your activity. Try to think like the hiring manager. What is the problem they are trying to solve? How can you concisely say that you have the experience to solve their problem or deliver the value they seek?”

 

  • Miriam Salpeter

    Miriam Salpeter, author of Social Networking for Career Success (Learning Express, 2011) and 100 Conversations for Career Success (Learning Express, Fall, 2012), owns her own job search and social media coaching firm, Keppie Careers. Miriam … Read more...