You're better off pointing out your value to employers by adding skills and job title keywords to help define the type
of role you're pursuing.
It's always a great idea to provide the professionals on your list with a current copy of your resume and routine updates as to which types
of roles you're pursuing.
Notice that we've still not filled up all 120 characters, yet the title quickly conveys Sam's value proposition, with an accurate picture of the type
of role he is pursuing.
«On one hand, your resume must showcase what you can offer: your skills, experience and other abilities that will provide value to the employer, particularly for
the role you're pursuing,» she says.
The best way to go about this situation is this: The title on your resume should be
the role you are pursuing.
Customize your resume to demonstrate how you're a good fit for
the role you're pursuing, and your application will stand a better chance of making it to the top of the pile.
If you went to a particularly good school, have an advanced degree or have a very relevant degree to the types of
roles you are pursuing, then it might be worth putting at the top, but it's okay for education to be at the bottom, too.
However, we do suggest adding a professional title and summary that explain
the role you're pursuing and your qualifications,» she says.
Furthermore, if you had a number of positions earlier in your career, particularly if they were unrelated to
the role you are pursuing, I believe it's appropriate to group them together.
If a particular achievement is not applicable to the new industry or
role you are pursuing, then leave it out.
Depending on
the role you are pursuing and the industry, you will want to shape your brand to feature yourself as a generalist or a specialist.
Depending on
the role you're pursuing, these skills could be valuable selling points.
However, if you have a dated format or a non-achievement written resume, having this email suffix can support the image that you are dated and do not have relevant expertise for
the role you are pursuing.
Include a keyword section in your summary and stock it full of 12 to 15 keywords pulled from the job description of
the role you are pursuing.
Your volunteer work will not always be directly related to
the role you are pursuing, but it helps the recruiter or hiring manager learn more about your personality and character.
You must be able to tell them what accomplishments you've had related to
the role you're pursuing, and what strengths you have that will be an asset to them.
The bulk of the information on your resume should cover the areas of your background that fit
the role you're pursuing — include far less of the experience that doesn't fit or doesn't showcase your results.
The bottom line is the NCO needs to make a sales pitch for what he can contribute in the private sector, and more specifically, in
the role he is pursuing.
Regardless of
the role you're pursuing, certain rules apply to every situation:»