Ideally your resume should be one or two pages only. With today’s challenging economic times, hiring managers and recruiters receive hundreds of resumes for every open sales position. The average time they spend looking at a resume is between 10–30 seconds. Therefore, you may only have a matter of seconds to make a lasting impression. Your resume can make-or-break your chances of landing an interview.
With a little extra effort you can create a resume that makes you stand out from the crowd. When writing your resume, keep in mind that its only purpose is to capture attention and win an interview. Emphasize your achievements. Be cautious not to over-use common phrases or ramble at length about job descriptions. Avoid too much information and wordiness. Provide measureable, objective data to support your claims.
Here are some tips to make your resume stand out:
•Structure a One or TwoPage Resume
•Keep it Simple—Less is More
•Utilize a Bullet Point Format
•Begin with Experience and End with Education
•Eliminate Objective and Summary of Qualifications
•Provide a Brief Description of Each Position Under Job Title
•Highlight Major Accomplishments in Bold – President’s Club, #1 Rankings,
Special Awards
•List Measureable Results Including – % of Quota Attainment, Stack Rankings, Year-End Numbers
•Show Career Progression Including Promotions and New Responsibilities/Titles
•Include Month/Year for Start and Finish Date of Each Position
•List Internships, Volunteer Work and Activities/Interests Under Education
Keep resume updated every 6mos. for those urgent job opportunities that may arise!
Remember what should stand out when you look at your final product
– Who you worked for
– When you worked for them
– Where you worked for them (territory)
– What you sold
– Who you sold it to
– How well you did it
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