Resume Samples
What Are The Key Parts

• "Updating one's resume as the first step in job-hunting is often a knee-jerk reaction and may not be the best initial approach", according to Debra Feldman, specialist in job-search consultations.

• She states that "It would be far better if each person spent the first phase of the job search figuring out just what he or she wants to do and uniquely has to offer".

• "Then the next step would be to determine what types of businesses might best utilize such talents, and using that industry's jargon, prepare a resume reflecting this match of skills and abilities to potential employer's needs."

• The best way to get an interview -- and only the interview itself can lead to something bigger, a job offer -- is to tailor a resume for each specific company where you know that you can make a difference".

• "Strictly traditional chronological resumes no longer meet the needs of employers," observed resume writer Deb Dib.

• "Employers want problem-solvers who can immediately and profitably react to the almost instantaneous changes in the marketplace".

• "An achievement-oriented resume, one that showcases the applicant's relevant achievements in a (challenge/action/result) format and places them in a position of prominence above the traditional job chronology, should prove the applicant's value to the employer and secure an interview."

• Career expert Dale Dauten tells the story of calling a human resources office to ask what kind of resume samples the person who screens resumes likes to see.

• "Really short. No baloney. Crisp," is what the HR person told him.

• Anyone making such a call will be armed with the perfect information for targeting that particular employer.

•  If you're not comfortable talking to the hiring manager, ask an assistant or secretary -- who will likely have a good handle on the boss's preferences.

• "Job seekers should always remember that the employer has little or no interest in what the job seeker wants from a job," cautioned resume writer Deb Dib.

• "They want to know what the job seeker can do for them; what bottom-line impact will they have, and how soon can they expect that impact".

• "The biggest mistake job seekers make is to focus their resume on themselves by using a boring objective and strictly chronological listing of jobs".

• Great resume samples focuses on the job seeker's targeted market and uses a defined strategy to show the applicant's value to the employer."

• Career counselor Michelle Watson notes that "employers are seeking success stories." 

• He states that "resumes are now focusing not only on "regular" job descriptions, but also include concrete, measurable accomplishments".

• "Physical portfolios, long thought of as tools for artists, will become commonplace as candidates strive to show their talents, not just talk about them."