The main purpose of a resume is to convince an employer to grant you an interview. There are two kinds. One is the familiartombstonethat lists where you went to school and where youve worked in chronological order. The other is what I call the functionalresumedescriptive, fun to read, unique to you and much more likely to land you an interview.
Its handy to have a tombstonefor certain occasions. But prospective employers throw away most of those unrequestedtombstonelists, preferring to interview the quick rather than the dead.
What follows are tips on writing a functional resume that will get reada resume that makes you come alive and look interesting to employers.
41. Put yourself first:
In order to write a resume others will read with enthusiasm, you have to feel important about yourself.
42. Sell what you can do, not who you are:
Practice translating your personality traits, character, accomplishments and achievements into skill areas. There are at least five thousand skill areas in the world of work.
Toot your own horn!
Many people clutch when asked to think about their abilities. Some think they have none at all! But everyone does, and one of yours may just be the ticket an employer would be glad to punch-if only you show it.
43.Be specific, be concrete, and be brief!
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