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by Deborah Walker
With today’s level of competition for good jobs your resume has got only one chance to make a great first impression. To be considered for interviews your CV must have that special something that grabs the reader’s attention and motivates them to call you.
Instead, write a short, direct professional summery that clearly illustrates your career focus. Your statement should include your profession, how long you’ve done it and your particular areas of expertise. Something to the effect of: Senior purchasing professions with 10 years’ procurement expertise in: strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, financial analysis, strategic planning, leadership, contract law and process improvement.
Remember, your resume is not an historical tell-all. To keep your focus clear make sure that everything following in your resume relates to your focus. Leave off extraneous details.
A good way to make sure your CV is full of key words is to check it against job postings. Use as many of the key words found in the responsibilities and qualifications sections of job postings. As much as you can, match up your terminology with what you find in job postings.
Don’t delay in implementing these resume changes. Employers are waiting for you with opportunities for a better career and a better life.
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