Creating an Effective Resume

[Reyed Mia (Apprentice, DIU)]

Creating an Effective Resume

You finally decided to make the big move. You've decided to switch career paths to follow the vocation of your dreams. Congratulations on your decision. Now that you've decided to follow your dream, you may be asking, "How do I get there? "How do I create a resume that will lead "to an interview with the experience that I have?" One of the biggest mistakes people make when switching careers is using the same old resume that they used from their previous career. What they need to do is rewrite the resume to reflect and highlight their qualifications and experience that pertains to their new sought-after career by including their transferable skills.

It's especially important when creating this type of resume to keep your mind focused on the goal, and that goal is to show the person reading your resume that although you may not have the on-the-job experience that some other applicants have, you do possess the skills, capabilities, and personal qualities needed to make you the best fit. Try to look through the eyes of the employer.

In Creating an Effective Resume, author Mariann Siegert provides step-by-step guidance on creating resumes that highlight accomplishments and specifically target a potential employer's needs. The course covers how to build a resume that encompasses action statements, keywords, styling, and effective content, while addressing common stumbling blocks such as handling employment gaps and career changes. Framing the resume as a vital component of a personalized marketing campaign, Mariann shows how to conduct employer research and utilize keyword optimization techniques to increase a resume's potential of being found by employers and recruiters on resume banks and job sites. Also included are tips on writing cover letters and thank-you notes. Exercise files accompany the course.

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