The No. 1 Question Your Resume Should Answer

This post is 80% there

Very relevant information of the power of a resume. Ultimately the GOAL of a resume is to get someone an INTERVIEW. A resume, even though it is important, will not get you hired. I blog on these principles frequently at http://www.theinterviewgurus.com/theblog. I am not a huge fan of perfecting the resume and frankly feel cover letters are worthless.

Agreed that your resume needs to be a sales document. In my recent book, "The 10 Key Interviewing Techniques" I dedicate a chapter to the resume and the importance or lack of importance it truly provides.

Thanks for the post, it is 80% there. The other 20% needs to be how to sell oneself. Check out www.theinterviewgurus.com for more info

Thanks,

Darrin of OH @ Nov 20, 2009 11:54:24 AM

This post is 80% there

Very relevant information of the power of a resume. Ultimately the GOAL of a resume is to get someone an INTERVIEW. A resume, even though it is important, will not get you hired. I blog on these principles frequently at http://www.theinterviewgurus.com/theblog. I am not a huge fan of perfecting the resume and frankly feel cover letters are worthless.

Agreed that your resume needs to be a sales document. In my recent book, "The 10 Key Interviewing Techniques" I dedicate a chapter to the resume and the importance or lack of importance it truly provides.

Thanks for the post, it is 80% there. The other 20% needs to be how to sell oneself. Check out www.theinterviewgurus.com for more info

Thanks,

Darrin of OH @ Nov 20, 2009 11:54:23 AM

Dear David McGuire

Judging by your post, it looks as though your writing has a lot to be desired. Even when responding to blog posts, it is important to practice good grammar and punctuation. Regarding your post, you come across as a very nonchalant, even lazy person. Maybe you aren't getting hired because you are lacking in areas such as these. Professionalism and image are extremely important in the interview process. I highly doubt that a company in this economic climate would waste time, money, and resources posting jobs that they're not planning on filling. Stop blaming others and re-evaluate the areas you can improve on. Your chances of finding a job will improve drastically. I promise.

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Deidre of MD @ Aug 25, 2009 16:01:35 PM

Hmmmm Interesting

I think her approach to this was just slightly off key could be because of all the smoke at her office, after all she is chief of staff for the Marijuana Policy Project.

As a former human resources manager and recruiter I read the resumes but I wanted to meet the individual in person to make a decision. In nearly six months I have had three interviews out of the dozen of applications sent out. As well as only four rejection letters it's like they are posting jobs but not really hiring anyone just to make it look good.

David McGuire of IN @ Aug 25, 2009 14:18:43 PM

I wish!

I think the author gives good advice for those who do have achievements in their jobs, and who DID add value- surely people like that will get another job easily. But what about the rest of us? I am a hardworking, honest, reliable, no-bs person, but I am only middle of the road in my field. Its not because I lack talent but because I want to challenge myself. If I went for another lower-down job I'd surely be top dog, but I'd also be bored out of my brain. Unfortunately though there seems to be no room for us "plodders" instead if you can not show how special you are, how overqualified you are, then the company does not want you. Yet surely not everyone can be the best at something? Weren't some of us just destined to be average?

Unemployment Sux @ Aug 25, 2009 00:14:40 AM

Wow

This is a typical "bad job market" attitude among employers. You're just one among many, and need to be reminded, now grovel. Very unprofessional. Some take it to the point of sociopathic behavior and arrogance. Would would want to work for such a company?

nomore of TX @ Aug 20, 2009 00:01:23 AM