Held to a Higher Standard

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This week I was e-mailed several resumes to review from candidates looking for jobs from entry level to VP/Director in Marketing, and a resume from a journalist.

I would like to share with you some of the insight and advice I passed along to them that can be valuable to you if you too are looking for a job in those fields.

The first things I told these candidates is that hiring authorities will hold your resume up to a higher standard because written communication is supposed to be your forte. If you are trying to make a positive impression on someone to pay you to market their goods, products and services, it is common sense that the people who will read your resume will judge you by how well you market yourself.

This axiom hold true for any profession where written communication skills are one of the key criteria used to separate winning candidates from the also ran.

As Rod Stewart said, Every Picture Tells A Story, and a resume is a snapshot of who you are and what you have to offer. It will show the reader how well you organize your thoughts and how well your write how well you research your material, how skilled you are at making a eye catching visual presentation, and a whole lot more.

As for the journalist, she sent me a 2 page resume. Need I say more? When I spoke with Editors In Chief at national newspapers and magazines they all told me they only want one page.

What they are looking for is someone who can take 3 pages of print worthy material and boil it down to 700 words or less. So my advice to you is to is treat your resume like an audition, and only put down what is important to that hiring authority. The resy can be put on your Linked-In page or your website with a link directing them there for additional information.

Until next week, keep smiling and keep those resume coming. I love helping people.

Author:

Perry Newman, CPC, is the driving force behind First Impressions Resumes and can be reached at 646-894-4101 for a no cost personal consultation, or to conduct a seminar or webinar for your organization.

Perry Newman

Perry Newman, CPC/CSMS is a nationally recognized resume writer, career transition coach, certified social media strategist, as well as a AIPC certified recruiter and former executive search firm owner known for his ability to get results. You can view his sample resumes and client endorsements at http://www.perrynewman.com, and request a free resume critique by emailing your resume with contact information to perry@perrynewman.com.