Just like these advertisers you need to create a Universal Profile/resume that is memorable to the Recruiter. Would your Universal Profile/resume standout from the crowd? Would your Universal Profile/resume jump out at the recruiter in a few seconds and grab their attention so they continue to read more?
Try this test. If it were a Friday, on a holiday weekend, right before work ended and you read your Universal Profile/resume would you be compelled to finish reading it or would you toss it over into the reject pile?
Emeril from the food Network puts an extra "BAM" on his food creations (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvazQUYG1kE). What can you do to add that "BAM" to your Universal Profile/resume, to get the attention of the Recruiter or Hiring Manager?
Here are some quick tips:
- Summary - Begin with a well-written, memorable summary. In the summary include statements about your skills, strengths and experience in 3-5 concise sentences.
- Accomplishments - Back up your summary with quantifiable accomplishment. The accomplishments should be written in a way to demonstrate how you made a difference in your present and past roles.
- Terminology - Use current industry terminology to prove you are knowledgeable in your domain.
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