Career Change and
resume update
Although U.S. unemployment rates are low when compared to
those in European countries, layoffs in the U.S. industry
make that an increasing number of people are facing the prospect
of finding a new job.
Some of them are even considering a complete career change.
In both cases, the updating of the resume is a requisite for
winning interviews in a very competitive job market.
If you have used EasyJob
for creating the old resume, you are lucky since the updating
task will be extremely easy, even if you have more than one
career interest in which case, instead of trying to construct
a one-size-fits-all document you'll be wiser developing different
versions of your resume.
Some homework first...
First of all, clarify your job target and talk to people
in your targeted industry to get an idea of the qualifications
currently needed.
Read ads and search for keywords most frequently used so
you may include them in your resume if they match your qualifications;
conversely, pay attention to skills not mentioned in these
ads and exclude them from your old resume so that you do not
appear outdated.
Appropriate resume format for a career change
Your new resume must have an accomplishments-driven
focus to compete in today's job market and maximize calls
for interviews.
Choose EasyJob’s “achievements oriented”
resume format to make your resume stand out in scans of hundreds
of resumes and to immediately catch employer’s attention.
Don’t worry about emphasizing them; you only have to
choose the achievements-oriented resume format and the resume
builder program will write a resume that leads the reader
to your accomplishments at the first glance.
Nothing is more impressive than explaining how you increased
revenues and profits, improved product or service quality,
increased operating efficiencies or reduced costs.
Resume content for a career change
Write a hard-hitting opening statement (Profile
or Summary of Qualifications) packed with your skills,
abilities, personal attributes and accomplishments
The most effective profile is that targeted on one career
goal. If you have more than one possible objective, you must
consider drafting different versions.
Keep in mind that this section helps the hiring manager determine
if you should be called for an interview. If you have any
trouble assessing or writing down this section, Easyjob will
help you with the “guru at your
beck and call help system”, examples of different
profiles plus hundreds of skill
headings and skill sentences that you can copy and paste.
Resume look and feel
After preparing the text of the updated resume, it is time
to think of formats. Your resume is considered your primary
marketing document and its appearance is critical.
Your resume must be current in its style and professionally
designed. EasyJob provides you with more
than 25,000 resume templates and stationery for
your resume and cover letter.
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