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Resume Writing Panic by Lindsay Copobianco

Posted on 23. Feb, 2009 posted by Bill in Employment News, Resumes

Has the idea of resume writing got you in a panic? Remember those weekends that seemed to last forever when you were a kid? Then like a lightning bolt you would remember at eight o clock Sunday night you had a test Monday morning. Writing a resume at the last minute can cause the same pit in your stomach.  You see an ad for a job that is perfect for you and you’ve got to get a resume out as soon as possible.  Where do you begin?

Obviously to avoid last minute resume writing you should always keep your resume up to date; a copy that only needs minor changes to be tailored for any relevant position.  Yea and you should have studied on Friday night or Saturday afternoon when you were in school! Who does that?

Then you got good news: You found out Monday morning you were having an open book test.

Here is some good news now: Resume writing is better than an open book test. Why?
Because
•    you are the subject and know yourself and experience better than anyone.
•    you only need one page.
•    you can use the Resume Dictionary for resume writing.

Your resume story might be your favorite subject: you.  Start by writing what you are looking to do and then a brief story of your work experience.  Your objective is the beginning, your employment history and your educational background are the story or climax. Conclude with other activities that include volunteer experience, publications, and other achievements. A story is calm and will reduce your anxiety about resume writing.

Now tailor your story or resume benefiting the employer. You want your resume story to benefit them. Use keywords that are relevant to the job for which you are applying. Words the employer has used in advertising for the position. These keywords will catch their eye and reach the conclusion that you are qualified for the position. Express your statements of accomplishments using power words.

Article by Lindsay Copobianco – Resume Dictionary

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