The secret to a great resume 🤫

I have it...and it's a lot easier than you think.

Everyone wants to know the secret to a great resume. I have it.
The secret to a great resume is...

... 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲.

That’s it. The end.

So, how do you give the reader what they want in a resume?

1. Always have an audience in mind before you write a resume. A specific job target will keep the content focused.

2. Use the job posting as a guide to identify job requirements, skills, and qualifications. Then, work to address these items in the resume.

For example, if the posting calls for someone to ‘create operational efficiencies,’ you need to share an example of implementing operational efficiency WITH a measured result. I call this writing ‘apples to apples’.

➡️ Optimized distribution center processes by introducing a new best-in-class unit sort strategy, generating $400K in annual savings.

3. Share results, results, and more results. They matter in a resume. A lot!

Telling the reader you are good at something and providing proof of an ability are two different things. Emphasize results and let them do most of the ‘talking’ for you.

Aim to answer: how many, how much, and how often in your resume content and examples.

4. Don’t add details to the resume because YOU like them. Nope. The resume may be about you, but it isn’t meant for you.

5. Be ruthless and cut out anything unrelated. The jobs you held 15 to 20 years ago? They likely don’t need much mention, if at all. Positions that do not align with your current target? Find a way to relate them or eliminate them.

6. Keep it easy to read. This matters because a resume that is hard to follow risks key details not being spotted or read at all. Many resumes are now viewed on small screens, such as phones or tablets. Ensure they translate well.

7. Finally, it’s ok to be brief and succinct. In a resume, less can be more. You don’t need copious examples to prove your value; a few strong, well-aligned statements will convey your point.

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