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You didn't sell to need. You missed the mark. You didn't target. You in no way made the hiring manager's life simpler. Nope, you made it more complicated and you created more work for them, not less. You didn't help them, and for sure, you didn't help yourself!

Having said that, what can you do to enhance your chances of getting noticed? Here are five simple things to take a look at on your existing resume. And while you're at it, put on the hiring manager's hat, ask the question, and record your answer:

1. Does your resume have a clear focus to it? In other words, will the reader in a matter of five or ten seconds understand what you're looking for? Yes___ No___


2. Will the hiring manager get a clear picture of why you can do what you say you're interested in? Yes____ No_____


3. Does your resume support, without question, the qualifications that the employer desires? Yes_____ No_____


4. Does your resume present a credible, compelling, enticing story of your brand and the value it will deliver to the employer? Yes____ No____


5. If you were the hiring manager, would you pick your resume out of a pile of 250? Yes____ No____

If you said "No" to some, one, or all of these questions, do yourself and the hiring managers of the world a big favor and rewrite your resume. If you want different results, do something different (and good) with your resume. Develop an interesting, creative, compelling story that will make the reader stop in their tracks (or at least pause long enough to pick up the phone and call you) when their eyes land on your resume. Now that would be a great gift to give yourself this holiday season!

By billiesucher and courtesy of CareerHub.com. The Career Hub blog connects job seekers with experts in career counseling, resume writing, personal branding and recruiting.