Resume Mistake #1: Thinking it’s all about you
Posted By Amanda Collins on June 18, 2010
When I meet with clients, they tend to think their résumés should reflect THEM, when the truth is that the document should really be showcasing the value you provide an employer. Each time I review a résumé, I’m asking myself, “Will a potential employer care about this? Will s/he be compelled to call you for an interview after reading this?” If the answer is no, you may be on the wrong track.
Write your résumé for the employer. Share how you can help to increase profits, decrease costs, add or improve processes, and enhance relations. Don’t go on and on about all the things you’ve done in the past—unless they relate to the position at hand.
Even though your name is at the top, that’s irrelevant during the initial résumé-screening process. Your résumé is not all about you.
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