Improving a Job Search by Customizing a Resume to a Profession
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By: Heather Eagar
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2010-03-04 19:46:19 |
You may think of a resume as a minor introductory document that shows an employer who you are and why you re the right applicant for a certain job. However, you ll want to put considerable time and energy into that document, because a resume can make or break your chances of getting a certain job.
Job seekers in various professions have found this out when using standard resume templates and basic information. Whether you re trying to prepare yourself for a job in the health or IT industry, an executive job, or a goverment position, here s a few tips that can help to improve your resume and your chances of getting hired.
Health Care
Anyone working in the health industry knows just how rewarding it is. Whether you’re a medical assistant, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, clinic manager, technologist, physical therapist or physician, you do plenty on your job every day. This should definitely not be taken for granted when writing your resume.
Your job is to show the scope of experience you’ve gained by not selling yourself short when describing previous positions. If you’ve been a charge nurse in various units, it’s important to list those units and showcase the different duties you held. Also, don’t be afraid to use terminology that showcases your expertise, as long as it’s not too abstract for the hiring manager who doesn’t speak “health ese.”
IT
One standout quality of the information technology industry is the depth of which employees know the latest technology. This is why it’s always important to showcase what you know when writing an IT resume. In addition to proclaiming your levels of proficiency in various programming languages, applications, software and hardware, it’s important to list any certifications you’ve received – these are almost as good as degrees.
Federal / Military
If you’re writing a federal or military resume, details are the most important features to take into consideration. This means, you are supposed to read the job posting thoroughly and list what experience and qualifications you have that exactly match what the position is looking for. Anything that shows that you’re not exactly qualified for the position you’re applying for could result in your resume being discarded.
Another tip to remember with the federal or military resume is that you’ll want to include a KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities), which is a series of statements written in a narrative format. This is an essential part of a federal resume. On some part of the resume or application, be sure to include your title, grade, and announcement number.
Executive
When applying for an executive level position, you want to keep in mind that the expectations for candidates are extremely high. Executives should be able to effectively show their ability to lead. Having a strong professional brand both on the Internet and non virtual world are also important. Overall, you want the company to know that you will be a great ROI (return on investment), which can be communicated through a results driven, accomplishment heavy resume with tons of numbers (money made, employees managed, etc.).
Regardless of the industry that you re trying to enter, there s certainly a way to make your resume stand out and seem well suited for a given position. So before getting started on yours, see if any of the above tips apply to you then use them to create a resume employers can’t resist.
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