Spice it up!
Resume Expert Giselle Brown has helpful tips on how to add spice to your resume.
Trying to moving up that ladder into a comfort of receiving more pay. Job promotions usually mean greater opportunities, more responsibly and a sign of appreciation. In today’s competitive world, you will have competition. The question to ask yourself is “are you ready to compete?”
Studies have proven that an effective resume takes time and effort. One of the most important elements of your resume is “you.” Importing “you” on paper can be a challenge, however; it can be beneficial if you do some digging to appraise your achievements and uncover quantifiable results.
The first preparation for a job promotion starts the day you get the job, says Giselle Brown, Professional Resume Writer at A Customized Resume. “In most cases when promotions are being offered, companies are seeking someone who is accountable and dependable,” she says. “You must also show evidence of achievements and quantifiable results.”
Appraise your achievements
It is also important to conduct a self-assessment of your achievements prior to writing your resume. Many people jump right into a word.doc resume template and begin filling in the blanks. You must evaluate and analyze your achievements. Sell what you bring instead of telling what you bring. You can accomplish this by listing any prior promotions, awards, leadership skills, special projects, training courses, productivity numbers, charity or volunteer programs, etc. Be specific and focus on how you have contributed to the benefit of the company.
Quantify your results
When using quantifiable examples, your resume conveys a far more powerful statement.
Hiring managers want statements that tell how much or what effect you had on the organization. For example, Ms. Brown says, “instead of stating you improved productivity, state how much and what you did to improve productivity.” Be specific.
When your resume shows appraised achievement and quantified results, it becomes an effective marketing document that conveys results.
Giselle Brown
Professional Resume Writer
A Customized Resume
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