An outcome-oriented resume focuses on quantitative accomplishments, rather than vague tasks that are unaccompanied by credible statements. Employers are trying to solve an organization’s problem and are looking for talent who can help in carrying out certain tasks. So when reviewing your resume, the recruiter looks for clear evidence of how you are the talent […]
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Keeping your fingers crossed in the hope that employers will not notice the gaps in your resume is not the right strategy. If employment gaps aren’t explained on your resume then you will lead employers to assume the worst & discard your resume. Instead, explain gaps in a way that allows you to focus on
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Here is a recent conversation I had with a client: 🚀Client: My career path has not been so straight forward, I have moved from sales to key accounts to project management. Me: Yes and your resume also presents a zig-zag career path making you look unstable and a risky candidate to employers. 🚀Client: But once
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It is the accomplishments on your resume that trigger an interview; it sets you apart from your competitors and gives potential employers a reason to consider you over others with similar qualifications. An accomplishment is a way in which you solved a workplace challenge and what the solution meant to your employer. Use this 3-step
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Client: I want to list my soft skills on the resume such as time management, delegation, coordination etc. Me: Softskills are better demonstrated through your experience rather than listed. In other words, don’t just list your skills, but try to back them up with real-life examples showing when you applied them. Let’s how we can
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