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October 19, 2005
Resume Should Sell You at Correct Level
With this entry, we begin a series on preventing your resume from entering a "black hole" by Mary Jeanne Vincent of WorkWise.
Problem: The résumé doesn't sell you at the correct level. More often than not, it undersells your capabilities and doesn't highlight the value you would add to an organization.
Solution: Review your résumé for accomplishments. Does it include at least three, and preferably more, specific examples of ways you have contributed to the success of previous organizations? If not, include examples of what you have done to improve service, increase sales, increase efficiency or otherwise added value or made a difference to the organization.
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Posted by Katharine at October 19, 2005 12:17 PM