Your Resume TargetYour resume target is the functional role you seek or a specific position for which you're applying. If you make the mistake of having a resume that is too general, don't expect the phone to ring. A successful job search is, in essence, a needs based selling situation. Think of your resume as your 'sales brochure'. It must be written with the potential hiring manager's (buyer's) perspective in mind. Position TargetsCustomizing your resume to target each position allows you to clearly communicate how your knowledge, skills and abilities could be readily applied to the work the hiring manager needs done.Customization involves emphasizing your most relevant experience as well as including resume keywords and keyword phrases gleaned from the position posting or advertisement. Keywords only need to be included once on your resume to get you found by the computer. Keeping one master resume to copy and edit as needed will make this task easier. Save each new version under a different resume name. (Tip: Reference the company and/or position for which the resume was created in the document name to aid quick retrieval.) Functional Role TargetsIf you're preparing your resume for a job fair or for posting on an internet job board customization by position won't be feasible. For these situations your resume should be focused on one particular functional role. In other words, if you have more than one strong suit and could go in two or more different directions; create one resume for each strong suite.For example: My career in hiring started when I worked for a large national insurance company. I had been successfully recruiting and training sales people for three years when I decided to make a change. I created two resumes one to use for recruiting positions and one for training opportunities. The same positions and work history were included on both resumes. But the duties and accomplishments noted on each placed the emphasis on different aspects of my experience. And the career statement was specifically tailored on both resumes to fit the position I was after. Since your resume target is a functional role (rather than a specific opening) include role specific keywords on each version. These different versions can also be saved as masters for further customization as needed. If you have the experience to go in more than one direction don’t try to cover too much ground with one resume. Don't expect recruiters or others to read between the lines. If you do, you run the risk of having your candidacy overlooked. Instead take control of this aspect of your candidacy. Target your resume for the career you want and hit the bulls eye. For more free help and tips on how to write a resume go
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