Resume Advice

I am wondering, is there anyone who is either in HR or who is very knowledgeable about what is the current and most wanted trend in resume "form and content"

I have been having a lot of trouble finding a job and I think maybe my resume may be preventing me from being looked at as a candidate.

If anyone is willing to help me I would really appreciate it

Thank you (and a Happy Thanksgiving to anyone who reads this)

Sincerely

Ken. W.

Oglethorpe,

Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

I think you might be misunderstanding the purpose of a resume. A resume is there to outline your skills, qualifications, and experiences. But the resume cover letter actually has the purpose of forging a personal connection between you and the hiring manager. A good cover letter is what usually results in actually getting an interview.

In your cover letter, you need to show the employer exactly what you will do for the company. And you need to specifically ask for the interview.

I go into more detail in a blog post. Check it out here: bit.ly/tUma05

Jess

Oglethorpe1983 in Cleveland, Ohio said: I am wondering, is there anyone who is either in HR or who is very knowledgeable about what is the current and most wanted trend in resume "form and content"

I have been having a lot of trouble finding a job and I think maybe my resume may be preventing me from being looked at as a candidate.

If anyone is willing to help me I would really appreciate it

Thank you (and a Happy Thanksgiving to anyone who reads this)

Sincerely

Ken. W.

Where I work, we no longer accept "a resume". That has gone the way of the telephone booth and the typewriter. The whole process has like many other things gone "online".

That said, smaller companies still do accept them and for the foreseeable future, you will still need one, if only occasionally.

My advice is to have yours professionally done. I have seen some good work done by professional resume writers. Find someone in the Yellow Pages and someone local. Ask to see some of their work and if it impresses you, it will impress someone else. Ask about updates and future changes and what that will cost.

Seriously, this is a function that you can outsource. Spend the time practicing your interview skills.

- HR

You should consider using a professional coaching service that focuses on resumes and interview skills. It's not that expensive, and it gives you a better chance at succeeding the first time. Normally, I don't pay for things unless I need them, and there are some places that are incredibly expensive. The Ladders charges you over $1,000! I would suggest something less expensive but probably even more effective given the personal service. I've heard about Status Next, and they seem to have the best bang for your buck. Good luck!