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Friday, November 12, 2010

The Resume Writing Code

If you have been unemployed you probably know how stressful resume writing can be. If you are bored or experiencing stress those states of mind can rear their heads on your resume.
If you cannot muster any enthusiasm for the project try writing when you find yourself pumped up in a positive state of mind. Tackle the assignment right after a brisk jog, workout, or other activity that gets your blood flowing.
If you are going through high stress or monotony try the buddy system. Ask your friend or buddy to assist you especially if you think he or she is a good influence in your endeavor. To minimize stress begin by pre-writing. Don’t even think about your resume, just write a nice story about your career and how helpful you've been to employers. Start with a plan and headings per experience. Don’t worry about grammar or spelling on this exercise or if your stories are in order or your sentences are coherent to anyone but you.
Now create a plan with headings you would use for your resume. Switch papers with your partner when you're done. Each of you make use of the other’s stories to create the other person’s rough draft resume. Write whatever you can about your partner based on their story. Don’t worry about accuracy because this is a creative exercise. When you have finished exchange papers and read what they have created about you. Even if this gets you a few laughs or might be a bit of wreck, continue this process. The point is to reduce your anxiety and ignite your creativity.
The most important thing to write are the positive things related to work that you've known about your partner. Make these similar to resume statements. Below your statements list at least five keywords that describe the other person’s skills. Feel free to include additional words you can think of. You can use a thesaurus or dictionary for help. After you have a list, select the top five qualities that you want to highlight within your resume.
Research more keywords from company job postings, industry terms, competitor websites, and the resume dictionary. Write three statements for every job you've held utilizing your qualities and keywords. Never employ keyword stuffing in your resume. If you believe it feels natural to use them to enhance your statements, use the proper keywords.
Now that you learn all of the great tips above, you are now ready to write your resume. Do it now! This new standpoint may help you see yourself in a new and positive light making your resume shine.The tone of your resume will change for the better. When you create without anxiety or detachment your resume will stick out.