What are yiur favorite tricks for getting your resume writing magic flowing?

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1. AnonymousJuly 2,2022 at 3:16PM UTC

   One thing I like to do is search for sample resumes that include the same job description I am applying for. Some sites are good about labeling resumes by position level, entry-level, individual contributor, management, etc.

   As far as the title, I adjust based on the job duties. For instance, I was hired onto a project as an analyst. Well, analyst can be applied to different things...IT, research, accounting/finance data, etc. I needed to be clear on my resume so I changed the title to data analytics and report development analyst. Data analytics and report development were my day-to-day so I summed everything up in my title.

2. MollyJuly 2,2022 at 8:08PM UTC

   I use and recommend the PAR method - problem, action, result. It captures both skills and impact at once, usually in one sentence or in one bullet.

3. AnonymousJuly 3,2022 at 9:56AM UTC

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4. Alison KingJuly 11,2022 at 12:52PM UTC

   I'm a resume writer, so I can give you a few tips.

   *First, don't beat yourself up. Writing your own resume IS hard because you can't be objective with it. Even I, as a professional resume writer, have trouble with my own. It's not just you.

   *If your search is not secret, you can ask coworkers what they think your greatest hits are at work--the stuff they remember that you did. Other people are GREAT at identifying those things for us.

   *For your achievements, think of how you left the company better off than they started: made money, saved money, made a process more efficient, created something new, grew something existing, etc. What would NOT have gotten done if you weren't there? What are you known for at work? What are you the go-to person for?Check your old evaluations and emails for when other people praised you for something you did

   *As for title, put your official title on your resume because that needs to match up when they do an employment check. However, if the title doesn't match (say you were an administrative assistant doing the work of a project manager), put a line underneath to explain that: Acting as project manager for construction company serving 200 clients annually in region...or whatever works in your case. That way, you get in the keyword of your desired title and give them the context that they need as an outsider to your company.

   *If you don't want to appear over- or underqualified, lead with the title that applies to what you want. So if you want your next role to be VP or up, write Vice President/Analyst. If you want to appear less corporate, go with Analyst/Vice President.

   *Be strategic. Only put in your resume what is relevant to the NEXT job you're seeking. You are marketing yourself as the solution to your next employer's problems. So if they mention customer service in the job posting, you should definitely be focusing on including achievements that have to do with customer service. If you have skills in other areas that are not mentioned in the job posting, then you most likely need to cut those.

   *Good news: You only need 3-6 bullet points per job and only for the last 10-15 years of your career (unless there's something earlier in your career that is more relevant to your target position, you took personal leave, etc.). Remember, these are achievements, not duties--it should not read like a job posting and should be representative of what YOU, as an individual or individual within a team, contributed. The PAR method Molly mentioned below is a really good start to think of these.

   Hope this helps!

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   Allison,

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6. Alison KingJuly 14,2022 at 10:32PM UTC

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7. Sabrina CortesJuly 12,2022 at 1:25PM UTC

   Identifying our accomplishments is hard because we know all of the work we put into reaching the goals, increasing sales, and growing accounts. As a professional Resume Writer, this is one of my favorite things to do for my clients! I love making them shine!

   You want to name your "official" title in the Experience section of your resume. As someone else mentioned, you can say, Serves/Acts as VP by analyzing, determining, and executing corporate response to Covid-19, including identifying essential workers, designing remote work program, and ensuring compliance to FFCRA and state regulations.

   You also want to tailor your resume to each job you apply to. This greatly increases your chances of passing the applicant tracking system (ATS) scanning process and gets your resume into the hands of a Recruiter/Hiring Manager. I specialize in this and empower my clients by teaching them how to interpret job descriptions. I offer a course and one-on-one training.

   I hope this helps! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out, ok?

   Sending you positive vibes!

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