What is your #1 tip for writing a resume that gets looked at and lands me a job? I don't know what I am doing wrong.
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Wherever possible on your resume, you'll not only want to list your duties, but specific numbers and figures as well. Employers expect specifics.
Boring Resume = No Job
They want to hire employees that GET RESULTS or SAVE THEM MONEY.
For instance, which of these two statements sound more professional if you were the recruiter reading resumes:
I placed orders to restock merchandise.
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I placed $100,000 worth of orders per month & coordinated with 10 separate manufacturers to restock merchandise.- - - - -
I hired and trained staff.
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I hired and trained 100 new staff members per year for 5 years. Also created an employee handbook now used by the company.- - - - -
I hired and trained staff.
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I hired and trained staff using techniques I developed which saved the company $1,000 per year per new employee.- - - - -
I provided customer service in a fast-paced atmosphere.
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I successfully managed 100 customer service calls totaling $50,000 per day gross revenue in a fast-paced atmosphere.- - - - -
I am proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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I am proficient with Microsoft Word – including merging lists, mailings, and creating macros. I am proficient with Microsoft Excel – developed a profit/loss spreadsheet which company executives use for up to the minute financials, future spending and budgeting a $10 million project. I am proficient with Microsoft Powerpoint – including creating presentations that are used for corporate stockholders meetings and financial presentations.The single most important thing I can teach you is to SHOW RESULTS on your resume. If you don't, someone else will show results. They will get the job. You won't!
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