How to Write a Powerful Resume

Compliments of… How to Write a Powerful Resume Copyright © 2006 Bonney Staffing. All rights reserved Why do I need a resume? A powerful resume does two things: 1. Tells prospective employers what you can do for them 2. Proves you can do it better than anyone else A powerful resume will bring results. The phone will ring. Interviews will be set. Opportunities will be presented. A powerful resume makes an immediate positive impact on its reader. It must, since

the average recruiter will spend no more than one-minute to decide whether or not to read on or stick it in the file of lost resumes. Your resume may be one of 300 others. Most often, you do not have a second time to present yourself. Be as specific and as direct as possible about what you can do for them. If your resume is a strong, accomplishment-driven example of your experience, it can open doors and lead you to great opportunities. If your resume is poorly written or boring, it won’t bring you the desired results. When preparing your winning resume remember to include the following: Header Don’t forget your contact information. List your full name, address, phone number(s), and Email address. And above all, be absolutely sure it’s correct and up-to-date at all times. If you need to update anything, make corrections in advance of your submission. Do not hand-write corrections or updates under any circumstances! Summary or Career Objective It would be wise to stay away from objectives as they can limit your scope of opportunities. Instead, work at developing a summary of your experience. Your summary should be no more than one or two sentences. It...

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