2020 Planning: Write an Interview-Worthy Resume

2020 Planning: Write an Interview-Worthy Resume

Do you know how many times a day someone asks me to critique/review/look over their resume?

Too many to count.

It’s like they feel they need an expert just to quickly point out a couple of tweaks and poof, they magically have an interview-worthy resume.

Well, it doesn’t work like that.

I can’t simply review it and give you one or two suggestions.

Your resume is an important tool in your job landing kit... it deserves more than just a quick read in between driving the kids to activities.

Your resume should take time to create and you should invest what you can to make it powerful.

Now, since we're talking 2020 planning, I will say that there is one single thing that every interview-worthy resume should have.

One single focus and one single goal.

Wanna know what that is?

Of course you do.

OK here it is:

Every single resume should focus on achievements and not just experience.

Many resumes I have critiqued over the years lead with sentences like:

“Seasoned Senior Executive with over 25 years experience”

Ahhhh. No. This won’t work.

First of all, it makes you seem older than you are and second of all, hiring managers need to see how much you have achieved over these 25 years (and not just how much you have experienced).

So to highlight your achievements you can follow this simple strategy:

For every job description bullet you add to your resume you should ask yourself:

• How do you know you did a good job?
• What did that good job look like?
• Do you have numbers to back you up? 

If you can do this ask and answer exercise as you create your interview-worthy resume you will be able to fill it with achievements that make you look like the strongest candidate for the position (no matter your age).

Now I know that many people feel very anxious that their resume isn’t as powerful and achievement-based as it should be. I know that you’re sending your resumes out and hearing nothing back.

I know many of you are running out of time, so why not let us help you?

Instead of guessing and worrying, why not hire us to critique your resume for you?

It won’t be just arbitrary glance either. It will provide you invaluable guidance on where your resume is failing you.

I’ve included everything you get below but if you already know that you want the help of an expert to finally set your resume right, then click the following link:

Ultimate Resume and LinkedIn Profile Critique

You’ll never regret hiring an expert to help you land that perfect job. 

Here is everything that is included in our Ultimate Resume and LinkedIn Profile Critique:

One-On-One Coaching Session

After submitting your documents to us, schedule your 60-minute call with our job search expert. We'll work with you to further improve your resume and LinkedIn profile to generate interviews faster. ($700 value)

30 Day Unlimited Email Access

With 30-Day Unlimited Email Access, you can get feedback from your coach regarding your questions, concerns, and challenges pertaining to your resume and LinkedIn profile. ($350 value)

Interview-Generating Resume [eBook] UPDATED!

Written by myself, a Certified Professional Resume Writer and 13-year recruiter, to guide you to form your professional brand and your unique value proposition, which you will incorporate into your resume and cover letters to capture the eye of the hiring manager who will be compelled to call you for the desired interview. You will uncover your achievements, strengths and value propositions that hiring managers want to see when reading resume. I know what recruiters want after 13-years of recruiting executive to staff level positions and every level in between. ($10 value)

How to Write Your Resume to Land Interviews [Recorded Training] UPDATED!

This recorded training is delivered as if I was giving you personal step by step instruction on how to construct your Resume Summary, Employment and Education/Skills sections and how to utilize Keyword Optimization, so recruiters will easily find you and call you for the interview for that incredible job right for you. Learn how to write an achievement-based resume to outshine your competition and make your resume be the one that stands out on a hiring manager’s desktop. Know how to format most unique employment scenarios: promotions, employment gaps, multiple temporary jobs and at-home-parents-returning-to-work, for example, are some of the scenarios addressed, at all levels, with examples. ($37 value)

Three Easy-Plug-In-Info Resumes [Templates] NEW! 

Once you learn how to best write your wins for your resume, choose from three interview landing resume layouts to enter in your accomplishments to build your own achievement-based resume to start landing interviews. Don’t fret any longer on how to layout your document—we take the layout worry for you and all you have to do is choose and plugin your information. ($47 value)

Generate Job Leads Using LinkedIn [eManual] UPDATED!

A 40-page tactical, in-depth resource to help you optimize your contacts to identify those never-get-posted-because-the-job-is-awesome-and-easy-to-fill opportunities. Learn how to use the Search Feature, LinkedIn Groups and many other tactics to help you generate job leads and increase your chances of being found by hiring managers. Never be dependent on job boards or third-party recruiters again! This is my promise to you. ($147 value)

How to Double, Even Triple, Your Job Leads Using LinkedIn [Recorded Training] UPDATED!

Never be dependent on third-party recruiters and job boards again! Learn how to find the hidden job market and generate your own job leads with proven tactics.

 Click HERE to purchase.

Be well,

Lisa

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Lisa Rangel, Managing Director of Chameleon Resumes, is a 10-time certified executive resume writer, former 13-year recruiter, LinkedIn Premium Career Group Moderator, Forbes Coaches Council member and globally-recognized job search consultant. Chameleon Resumes is chosen by leading executives and high-potential professionals to brand their story, identify the right executive positions and land the right role to advance their career fast. Chameleon Resumes has been named a Forbes Top 100 Career Website.

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