Put yourself in the position of the person doing the hiring. This will be a person who cares so deeply how well the job is to be done. Your resume needs to be written to directly appeal to this person.Ask yourself a few questions: What would make a person the perfect candidate? What does the employer really want? What special abilities does this person need to have? What skills/attributes would set this person apart from merely a good candidate?
When answering the above questions, don’t make any wild guesses unless you really have to. Think outside the box and use your prospective employer for the answers. Pick up the phone and ask the employer what they want. Don’t be surprised if they tell you! Remember, this is a very important step and it needs to be done well. If you are not addressing and providing answers to their real needs they will not respond to your resume.......... read more..
