WRITING AN APPEALING EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - RESUME

Hiring managers have love-hate relationships with resumes. If you give a hiring manager the information needed to make a quick decision about your credentials, you will have an edge over other applicants.

Here are SEVEN to capture the attention of hiring managers:

1.    Avoid producing the Job Description – indicate actual performance 

2.    Prove Your Value – summarize your accomplishments and provide proof of your value

3.    Quantify Results – use percentages and figures rather than just statements for impact

4.    Are You Up to PAR? – Problem, Action, and Results – write your PAR accomplishments

5.    Make It Readable - Preface accomplishments with a heading such as Key Accomplishments or Significant Contributions using bullets

6.    Use Power Words - Avoid dull or stale phrases such as "responsible for" and "duties include."

7.    Be Honest – The best strategy for your resume is to always be truthful about your background.