Comments on: Writing an effective resume

By: Jay

Jay — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:36:03 +0000

“Good Resumes Tell Good Stories”

Thank You. People do not remember words. They will probably not remember your format (unless it was really stupid). People do not remember short bulleted phrases, they do not remember laundry lists of duties/responsibilities. People remember stories, even short little stories that can be told in a sentence or two.

Paolo: Yes, the last place to send you resume is to HR. Mostly, their relationship to resumes is to screen them out. Nine out of ten times the right person to send it to can be found out with a phone call.

By: SiliconValleyResources

SiliconValleyResources — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:59:57 +0000

Nice Article! and I also agree with Riscario Insider, as an executive recruiter, i was able to find good candidates through Linkedin.

By: Riscario Insider

Riscario Insider — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:22:19 +0000

Besides an effective resume, why not set yourself apart by building your own personal website (easy enough these days) and use LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com)? And put some of yourself online so a prospective employer can learn about you (e.g., blogging, posting photos, or whatever is relevant for your field of work). I just "discovered" LinkedIn a few weeks ago (Get Foundin Linkedin To Keep Growin). It's like a Facebook for business. A potential employer can see who you're connected to and whether you have any recommendations from credible parties.

By: A Lap Of The Blogs : WhereDoesAllMyMoneyGo.com

A Lap Of The Blogs : WhereDoesAllMyMoneyGo.com — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:02:06 +0000

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By: Paolo

Paolo — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:30:14 +0000

Have someone proof read your resume. This is your first impression to the prospective employer. The worst thing you can do is highlight your laziness or ineptitude. My opinion, although extreme, is that any resume with spelling or grammatical errors should be dumped immediately. If you cannot make the effort to submit a polished resume for a job you want, what does that say about the quality of your work in the future?

Do not lie. The most common “exaggeration” is your education, which is the easiest thing for an employer to check. It is also not that difficult to call Liz’s former employer to see if she was responsible for 90% less security breaches.

Slightly related, it is also important that your resume gets to the right person. You may have the best qualifications, but it means nothing if the right people do not read it. Sending it to HR usually means it will stay in HR.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:02:35 +0000

On that note, write your resume for the target company you want to work for. This doesn’t mean writing fiction, but rather highlighting accomplishments that would be of direct and immediate interest to a potential employer. It’s better to identify specific companies and have a well-prepared presentation (resume, cover letter & interview presence) than blanket everyone with the same one-size-fits-all resume. Also, pay attention to your choice of keywords in the resume–many companies scan or request online applications and use keyword searches to retrieve appropriate candidates from their database. If you have a particular skill or ability, don’t use vague descriptions, or the corporate jargon of your past employers. If you were a Senior Software Developer, state that; don’t describe your position as Level II Technical Leader–it’s meaningless to others.
(background: 20 years in recruitment)