I can do my own résumé - And it might be true. There certainly are people
who can. But most of us can't be that objective. It takes asking the right
questions to get the most useful information highlighting your achievements.
Then you must address the audience to whom you intend to direct your résumé.
You have all the facts, but we will take that information and emphasize
those accomplishments - putting you in the best possible light. Employers
want to know why they should hire you for the job over someone else. If the
interviewer wants to present your résumé to her/his boss, that résumé should
be attractive and underscore your accomplishments. That's what we can best
do for you.
My résumé will get me a job - Sorry, but your résumé is intended to get you an interview. Once
you have the interview scheduled, you will be in a position to study the company and prepare for your
interview. Your accomplishments, experience, knowledge of the company, and the way to conduct yourself
in an interview gets you the job.
The more information I include in my résumé and cover letter, the more likely I am to get hired. -
Unfortunately, this is probably the biggest mistake people make when they prepare their own résumé. The
interview is where you share the information about what you do on a daily basis, how you were able to
achieve those highlighted points on your résumé.
My résumé has to be kept to one page. - We'll agree with that if that's all it takes to legibly,
honestly, and effectively tell prospective employers why they should hire you. But hold on! Most of us
can only do it in one page if we sacrifice type size, details, and job history. None of that is
recommended. More importantly, it won't make an impact on prospective employers. So one page is fine
if it works, but it likely will take two pages for most of us. Keep in mind, if properly developed, a
typical résumé does have your most current and important information on the first page, anyhow. And,
that's what is primary to supporting your eligibility for the position.
