The Easiest Way to Promote Your Resume

If you’re a stalled job seeker who’s been at the same company for a while – and has had different roles within that company – this blog's for you: You'll learn about a costly & silly mistake you're making on your resume & LinkedIn profile - and the 2 simple words to fix it.

I recently attended a Career Fair and offered complimentary Resume ReThinks to Job Seekers.

And this thing came up again.

It’s one of the most common resume mistakes. Fortunately, it’s one of the easiest to fix – with just 2 words.

It’s that thing where you miss the easiest opportunity to show what a SuperStar you are - in a factual, non-braggy way.

Truthfully, when I look at most people’s resumes, they look the same: like a wall of words. Especially if you’ve been at the same company for a while.

Most people who’ve been at the same firm list a litany of bullets under that employer. Sadly, I’ve seen as many as 20 bullets in a row. That hurts my eyes. And makes me not want to read it. Which is a shame, because I know how incredibly talented you are.

When a potential Hiring Manager sees that compendium of bulleted activities, she won’t know where to focus.

So, she’ll drop your resume like it scorched her eyes and focus on your competitor’s resume.

The one that separates out each role he’s had at the employer. The one that crisply lists the most impressive bullets under each position. In other words, the one that shows how he earned a bit fat promotion.

Here’s an example from my own employment history:

When I started working at Marsh & McLennan (the world’s best insurance brokerage firm that you’ve never heard of), I was hired in as a Trainer who taught 300 employees Microsoft Office skills.

Eventually, I worked my way up to the role of Learning Practice Leader. I was promoted to establish a regional education program for 2,600 employees focused on increasing their insurance, business, technology, & personal development skills. And I was blessed to lead a team of 6 Trainers, 1 Learning Assistant & a Graphic Designer.

Those 2 little words “Promoted to” speak volumes.

They show that you’re ambitious and capable of taking on additional responsibility. They also quickly show your career progression.

If you don’t show how you’ve evolved as an employee, potential employers will assume that you’re stagnating. And that makes you a less attractive candidate.

Here’s an example from my Executive Resume client in the Pharmaceutical industry:

Stewart’s such a SuperStar that he’s been promoted several times in a row.

Now, look at your resume.

Does it do you justice?

Does it show how you’ve been promoted?

If not, add those 2 simple words: Promoted To. That will better reflect your SuperStar Career Path – and what you have to offer your next employer.

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