A WINNING RESUME

A "winning" resume is a distilled profile of where you have been, where you are, and where you are going.

A "winning" resume is a tailored business plan offering a seductive proposal.

A "winning" resume "delivers" an Interview and ultimately a career.

So today lets concentrate on putting you in the proper mindset by asking .....

What do I need to consider before writing a resume?

1. What type of position would be perfect for me?

2. What position would I find challenging?

3. Based on my background and personality what do I really need and want?

4. What are my qualifications and where do I excel ?

5. What type of company do I want to work for?

6. Who is this company?

7. What do they sell? What is their reputation?

8. What are they famous for?

9. What is their mission statement?

In other words know yourself and know your future company?

Let's explore the "ingredients" of a winning resume

Self Analysis

Marketing

Public Relations

Graphic Design

Business Planning

Diplomacy

Copy Writing

Sales

Psychology

Editing

Critical Thinking

Soft Skills

and a little bit of Luck.

As you can see this is going to be a custom designed resume armed with a powerful, succinct, proposal aimed at one company.

You know who you are, so you know what you want and now you have "tracked down" a company who requires your unique background and talents.

Your resume has 30 seconds to convince the Personnel Manager you are worth more of their precious time and an interview.

So before you even start thinking of writing your resume ask yourself

Who and What does this company need?

Do I have the qualifications they are looking for?

Why should they choose me?

Why do I want to work for this particular company?

The more you know about this company and yourself, the better your chances of "landing" an interview.

Your resume must be "tailored" to reflect that you have what they need.

This is your "Masterpiece" and your Representative.

You have 30 seconds to get an Interview so Sell, Sell, Sell.

This is your "Masterpiece" so be Innovative, Daring, and Concise.

Revise, Revise, Revise

For the final draft I would recommend having an expert examine it to make sure your resume is the best it can be and that it matches your background and professionalism perfectly.

Spare no expense in materials and services because this Resume and the way it is presented, represents you!

INVEST IN YOUR SUCCESS !

RON TAYLOR IS A COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR BASED IN TOKYO