A custom & well-formatted resume can mean the difference between getting an interview call and not hearing back. Despite the referrals, rise of LinkedIn, and other job search aggregators, a quality resume remains the backbone of your job search.
Here's the secret sauce:
Step 1: Read the Job Posting carefully and jot down what your potential employer is looking for. What is mandatory and what is preferable. Think like the employer and identify what problems they want to resolve by hiring you.
Step 2: Tailor your resume for the job you want by focusing on previous work tasks that helped you achieve the things that the next employers want.
Step 3: Even if the job is in a slightly different industry or role, the hiring manager should be able to recognize those areas of your past experience that prepared you for this next role.
Step 4: Identify & highlight your transferable skills that relate to the skills the next employer wants.
Essentially, your resume tells employers who you are, what are your skills & qualifications, what to expect from you as an employee, and what problems you can solve if they hire you.
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