Résumé Tip of the Week May 10th

When you’re out shopping for a product, whether you’re conscious of it or not, you’re thinking, “What’s in it for me?” You want to make sure you get your money’s worth. The same is true for an employer hiring a new employee. They want to know what’s in it for them. In today’s job market, companies have too many applicants to choose from for each position. Although you may believe you’re the best candidate for the job, unless you effectively communicate your skills in your résumé, you may never get an opportunity to interview. Some people think, because they have a degree from a particular college or have 20 years of experience, they’re entitled to a position. However, the candidate who’s contacted for the interview is the one who proved to the employer they can do the job AND produce winning results.

A hiring manager’s goal is to make sure they employ the right people to keep the company moving forward. It may sound selfish, but they want to keep their job, and hiring the right employees is critical to their success. You need to put yourself in the seat of the hiring manager and think about what you would want to see on a résumé. Is it the university they attended, the years of experience they have, or the contributions and proven abilities demonstrated in their work history that’s going to pique your interest? When writing your résumé, you need to convey that you’re business-savvy by effectively communicating your qualifications; you need to demonstrate your understanding of what’s required to be successful; and, finally, you need to present a record of your contributions to achieving company goals and objectives. Keep in mind, the résumé may be “all about you”, but you need to make it sound “all about the employer”.


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