Who Do YOU Trust To Judge YOUR Resume???
From: http://www.employmentwinners.com/
You’ve just received your new resume, you are happy with it… and then…suddenly everyone is
giving you advice on what should be done to improve it. Whether it is a well-intentioned friend
or family member, a recruiter, HR director, or another resume company, you are now
questioning the quality of the resume you were initially so proud of. Who do you trust? Who do
you listen to???
We see it all the time, a client is just RAVING about their resume, and then they show it to a
friend/family member and come back saying “my friend looked at this and thinks you should….”
Bless them for wanting to help you with your job search, but ask yourself what their resume
qualifications are; chances are, the answer is “none”….Thank them for their input but don’t let it
throw you for a loop.
Similarly, while a recruiter or HR person IS experienced in reviewing resumes, you need to keep
in mind this person is giving you their “personal opinion” and may be steering you in the wrong
direction. The goal of an effective resume is to reach the MASSES, not please a handful of
people…so accept their input with grace, but if you feel you have an effective resume, stand
behind it.
Many resume companies offer “free critiques” – a valuable service, but let’s be honest, the goal
is to capture your business. You could contact hundreds of resume companies and end up with
hundreds of different “opinions” on what constitutes a strong resume. Without fail, of COURSE,
they are going to find fault with your resume…They want your business!
So…who do you trust? First, trust that an experienced, qualified resume writer knows what is
going to best market you based on your background and your target. Most reputable resume
companies routinely survey key hiring decision makers to determine what employers are really
looking for in a resume. They also are able to tell what is “working” based on the volume of
repeat and referral business, as well as client feedback, they receive. They then take their
findings to identify what the MAJORITY of employers want to see and develop resumes that are
focused on capturing the attention of the MASSES.
Beyond that, trust YOURSELF. When you first saw the resume were you happy with it? Did it
SELL you? Did it reflect who you are, what you can do, what you have accomplished? Does it
make you proud to say “this is me” when you read it? Go with your gut instinct…if your first
impression was a good one…get out there and start marketing it!!!
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