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WHY YOU NEED A RESUME THAT WOWS EMPLOYERS WITH PERSUASIVE WORDS

Leave a Comment / Resume Language / By Shilpa Laharwal / resume language

With my experience as a resume writer, I know that using persuasive, succinct language, shortened, and easy-to-read sentences, can be beneficial to your job search. Persuasive resume language certainly will help you catch the attention of hiring managers and increase your chances of landing an interview. Remember that this piece of paper/e-paper has a strong …

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RESUME LANGUAGE: USE CORRECT GRAMMAR

Resume Language / By Shilpa Laharwal / resume language

When writing a resume, you’ll find that many grammar rules aren’t applied. This is because your resume is a marketing tool, and advertising in general doesn’t always conform to traditional grammar rules. The sole purpose of a resume is to capture the reader’s attention and make them curious about you, so that they contact you …

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STOP INCLUDING SALARY EXPECTATIONS & DECLARATION ON YOUR RESUME

Resume Language / By Shilpa Laharwal / resume writing

It is imperative that you get the most out of your job offer. There is no doubt in my mind that we all do. The reality is, however, that including unwanted information such as your salary expectations or even existing salary or putting out a declaration on your resume can be seen by hiring managers …

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STOP MAKING UNJUSTIFIABLE CLAIMS ON YOUR RESUME

Resume Language / By Shilpa Laharwal / resume writing

You probably remember the episode of Friends where Joey had to send his resume for a dance audition. Over smart Joey decided to include false statements in his resume such as: ➡️ 3 years of modern dancing with Twyla Tharp in 20+ acts. ➡️ 5 years with the American ballet theatre with 10 acts every year. All …

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AVOID THESE TERMS ON YOUR RESUME

Resume Language / By Shilpa Laharwal / resume writing

➡️Avoid using adjectives like ‘really’ or ‘very’ or ‘successfully’ etc. These adjectives are pretty empty and don’t add much meaning to your bullet points. Instead, jump-start straight to the action verb as it is more impactful. ➡️Avoid using vague titles like ‘intern’ or ‘associate’ or ‘executive’ or ‘analyst etc. These don’t give a sense of …

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SHOW AND TELL YOUR SOFT SKILL ABILITIES ON YOUR RESUME

Resume Language / By Shilpa Laharwal / resume writing

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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WHY YOUR RESUME LANGUAGE MATTERS

Resume Language / By Shilpa Laharwal

Your resume is your very own marketing document and the language used matters. While marketing your abilities, language isn’t just a means of communication, it’s also one of your first chances to leave a lasting impression. Put yourself in the shoes of a busy Recruiter, who reads hundreds, even thousands, of resumes every day and …

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SHARPEN YOUR RESUME, COVER LETTER AND LINKEDIN PROFILE ALIKE

Cover Letter, LinkedIn Profile Optimisation, Resume Language / By Shilpa Laharwal / job search strategy, resume writing

Now that we have crossed STEP1 & 2 of identifying your target job & interviewing yourself to check your fitment as detailed in my last two posts. Let’s move on to STEP 3 is sharpening & targeting while editing your Career Communication Documents that include your Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn Profile. Here is how …

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Reach out proactively with a well-drafted Cover Letter and Résumé!

Cover Letter, Resume Language / By Shilpa Laharwal / Cover Letter, job search strategy, resume writing

Connecting with hiring decision makers directly is one of the best job search strategy I vouch for. It’s a tried and tested method to score the interview call, yet many job seekers find reaching out intimidating because they don’t know how to email a recruiter. Rather they feel applying for jobs online is stress-free, well, …

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