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The Salary Tutor:

5 Ways Your Resume Bullet Points Get You Hired

Putting Interests Like "Alligator Wrestling" Helps You Stand Out & Land Job Interviews

"Strange" Can Be Good

Am I recommending that everyone add a strange hobby on his or her resume? No. But here's what I am saying:

  • First and foremost, the first 99% of his resume and his interview is what got him the job, but the last 1% got my attention
  • What works for an early-stage startup looking to blend technical skills and a fun culture (as in this case) might not fly at a financial services firm
  • You’re taking a chance at the person looking at your resume. Will they view this as clever, or immature?

What's definitely true is this: in a sea of competitiveness, you have to find a way to stand out. After all, what is a resume except a collection of bullet points, all categorized nicely under job headings or templated categories.

As you progress throughout your career, your goal should be to accumulate the best possible bullet points under each category. So, where do the bullet points come from? Try these five tips.

 

  • Jim Hopkinson

    Jim Hopkinson is an author, writer, and speaker living in New York City. His focus is on career development for the new economy, showing how new media, technology and branding are changing how people look at their career and lifestyle. Read more...