The dreaded cover letter. This is where you, the job candidate, have to convey all this important information as to why you’re the perfect person for the job. It shouldn’t be that difficult, right? For multiple reasons, however, it makes some job seekers procrastinate applying for jobs. Do you ever find yourself making the following excuses?

I’m Not a Good Writer

Even if you’re not a writer by trade, you can put together a great cover letter. If you know writing a cover letter is not your strong suit, then research some samples for your career to help you with wording and keywords.

Think about what is most important to you to convey to a potential employer and jot that down. It doesn’t have to be perfect the first time around. Concentrate on getting your thoughts on paper. You’ll have time to go back and tweak the sentences.

I Don’t Know What Achievements to Include

Be sure to look at the job announcement for which you are applying. What made you interested in it to begin with? Why did you feel you were qualified? Whatever those reasons are, you need to include them in your cover letter. You may know why you’re qualified, but the employer still has to be convinced.

Once you figure out these key achievements, writing them in a short bullet list really makes them standout. Bullets help skimmers pick out the important information so they know right away if you have the “right stuff” for their company.

I’m Not Sure How It’s Supposed to Look

This is a common concern. You might have all the information you need but now you’re sitting there wondering if it’s formatted correctly and professionally. Don’t get hung up on this. You can waste a lot of time and energy if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing.

When you go to format your cover letter, be sure that the header matches your resume. You resume and cover letter should look like a cohesive package. Now, if you don’t have your resume written yet, then you can decide how you want the header to look. The header includes your name and contact information ¬– so you want to make sure it stands out so the employer knows how to contact you for an interview.

I Don’t Know How to Customize My Cover Letter for Each Position

As a rule, you don’t want to send out a generic cover letter to each company to which you apply. The employer will know that it’s generic and that you didn’t spend too much time or effort to make it special for the job they are looking to fill.

Instead, do your research. Find out what that particular company’s history is, what the position entails and what their future plans are. Include the company’s name in your cover letter, along with the position you are applying for. If you find out an interesting tidbit about the organization, include it. Be sure to do so in a natural way though. If you start including every little thing you find out, then the purpose of your cover letter will be lost.

So while it can be intimidating to write your cover letter, when you surround yourself with the information you need, it goes so much easier. If you get stuck, take a break and then come back to it. Sometimes a fresh mind is all you need.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 31, 2006 at 5:01 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

In the not-so-distant past, the resume objective section was widely used. The resume objective, simply put, is a 2-3 line statement summarizing the goals you have set for yourself and the position you seek.

Many experts in the field feel that a section on resume objectives may be omitted. They suggest the use other useful information instead. A resume objective focuses on your personal goals, which often reads like a wish statement - in most cases, in complete disregard of what the employers want to know and expect to get from you. For this reason, more and more job seekers are using the executive summary instead of a resume objective section.

Resume Objective vs. Executive Summary

Resume objectives can be construed as being self-centric. For example, “Seeking a position in the sales department with an opportunity for faster career advancement” focuses completely on you. It does not tell the employer anything about your past career, your strengths or what you can do for them.

• A resume objective could lead hiring managers into thinking about the specifics of your objectives (i.e., what you want) instead of your skills and strengths.
• Resume objectives tend to be career-limiting and one-dimensional.
• A resume objective narrows down your opportunities when you are multi-skilled and qualified for more than one position.

An executive summary, on the other hand, talks about the results that you have achieved and the potential you possess which makes recruiters take notice - it also helps establish your professional identity. An executive summary presents you, in terms of your career skills, accomplishments and abilities, to the hiring manager or organization before they start reading your resume. That is why the executive summary is so important today.

Think of the executive summary as the introduction to a novel. You can read the introduction, find out the main characters and the plot before you actually start reading the novel itself. The introduction gives you the push you need to actually begin reading the book. If you like what you read in the introduction, you usually go on. It's the same thing with the executive summary and your resume.

Why the Executive Summary Is Used Now Instead

Obviously, resumes that win interviews are simple and focused. An executive summary achieves this by saying who you are (professionally), what you have achieved and how and what you can contribute. A recent survey revealed that more than 72% of resumes that win interviews are well summarized and focused. Also, many job seekers who have changed their resume format to include the executive summary instead of an objective section have acknowledged this. Here’s why the executive summary is more often used now:

• It highlights your career skills and presents them as desired by hiring managers.
• It exhibits how you can benefit the organization by presenting your abilities and strengths as they relate to the current position that you are targeting.
• Executive summaries grab attention, permits use of descriptive verbs (such as accelerated, delivered, re-engineered and generated).

Executive summaries help recruiters decide whether to call you for an interview – and we all know that the real test of a resume is whether or not it produces interviews. So replace that objective section on your resume with a rewritten executive summary. It just might get you the results that you are looking for.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 31, 2006 at 4:58 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Everyone who is on a job search has different preferences – however, for practical reasons, your job search can’t be longer than what is reasonable. Unfortunately, many job seekers aren’t aware of the intricacies involved in the recruitment process of any organization which can result in longer job search lead times. The second unfortunate thing is that a good percentage of these job seekers have wrong ideas, or worse yet, overestimation of their skills and abilities. This can result in total failure at the prescreening stage.

1. Always Begin With Self-Assessment: This is equally applicable to those seeking subsequent job changes as well as new candidates. Your self-assessment should tell you more about your character type, your job preferences, willingness to take responsibilities and abilities to take risks, as well as whether you are a leader or want to tread a safer path. It should also shed light on your salary needs, in addition to your skill sets and experiences. This includes revelations on your perception of life and your job, the job security you need, ability to multitask and motivate employees.

If you are brutally honest in your self-assessment, it will help you acquire those skills that you lack and target your resume to those jobs that call for matching abilities.

2. Research The Job Market: This is not about just looking at the classifieds in different media, but categorizing them to analyze later as to how many of them match you to about 90-95%. If your tabulation is skewed unfavorably, try and find out the reasons, which could be anything from your ambitious expectation of salary, mismatched skill/age/experience or location preferences. This is what they call the proverbial pin pointing of the problem. Once you identify it, it becomes easier to deal with realistically.

3. Choosing a Career Field: Although this is broadly decided through your education, you need to identify your niche to choose a field and narrow down your job search. Bear in mind that your chosen field probably has prospects and growth potential within the industry to make room for future job changes. For example, choosing to be a cost accountant has a higher scope in every respect than a broad-based job search for an accounting position.

4. Improve Your Job Search Skills: Student counselors and HR counselors assess and guide your job search skills. Being on track and informed keeps you abreast with changes in job market demands. Job search skills include adaptation to circumstances with respect to your resume, interviews, and handling salary issues and behavioral issues effectively. Career workshops are critical to learn what employers’ expectations are, how they are changing and how to handle sticky issues effectively.

5. Job Search Campaign: Begin your campaign with realistic targets for a start date, job position, location and salary. Shorter targets normally mean accepting smaller salaries and organizations. Expanding your network, pursuing advertisements, approaching employers directly, having target cover letters and resumes and being enthusiastic & persistent will pay off handsomely in both the long and short run.

Your job search strategies should address all the concerns of both the employers and yourself. The five tips above lead you on the path to a better job search and are effectively designed to plug the holes on either side.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 31, 2006 at 4:54 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

OBJECTIVE
Project management in Europe or North America, six months to
two years in duration. More than 15 years of high-level experience.
Proven skills in organizing, project management and leadership.
Natural ability to learn technical concepts quickly and put them into
action. US citizen.

KEYWORDS
project manager, project management, planning, organizing, organizer,
high-tech, leader, technical, high-tech, mainframe, mainframes,
software support, customer support, executive

EXPERIENCE
National Marketing Director: ABC Associates Inc.,
Western Europe (1990-present).
Built sales teams throughout Germany and Italy for this MLM
company.
* Track record of success in self development, public speaking and
personal counseling.
* Proven ability to motivate others to action.
* Rapid advancement to highest position in company.

Director, Research & Development: ABC Computer Technology,
Anystate, USA (1984-1989).
As co-founder of AM Technology, led development of micro-based
communication software.
* Successfully planned projects that created VICOM for Macintosh;
GEM-based version for PC and Atari platforms.
* Produced desktop telex for Macintosh, marketed as Apple Telex by
Apple UK.

VP, Customer Support Services: ABC Computer Systems,
Anystate, USA (1979-1983).
International Division. Administered $5.8-million budget, directed
staff of 115 covering:
* Benchmark Support Centre -- This facility featured $8 million of
installed equipment, operations staff and professional benchmark
support group.
* Program Management -- Successfully presented International
Division requirements to worldwide development and manufacturing
organizations.
* Centralized Systems Support -- Hardware and software support for
all ABC product lines, to 19 subsidiary operations worldwide. CSS
included team of highly qualified "fire fighters." Initiated remote field-
support strategy and developed software-support database. Integrated
software installation and maintenance tools.
* Conversion Centre -- Projects and tools for conversion and
migration.
* Performance Management Services -- A performance-evaluation and
consultation service sold to existing mainframe customers.

Director, Systems Support: ABC Computer Systems, Anystate,
USA (1976-1979).
International Division. Planned activities of 25 software specialists
for Benchmark Centre Support and Series 1100 Implementation
Team. Asked to turn around critical situations for the division.
Hands-on, executive-level support for such clients as ABC Company, XYZ Company
and DEF Ltd.
* Personally planned activities for turnkey message-switching project at
ABC Inc. Project was 35-man-year
effort, passing stringent acceptance test within budget and on time.
* As project director, brought in to jump-start failing project with
critical client. Planned, staffed and finished turnkey project providing
definition, development, and operational cutover of flight-data
processing system for West German airspace. This 80-man-year
effort was successfully cut over within budget and on time.

EDUCATION
More than 15 years of computer training, beginning with extensive,
ground-floor experience in US Air Force.

OTHER FACTS
* Extensive mainframe experience. Able to teach myself relevant
skills such as Macintosh, PCs, database software, and Web-
page and graphic design.
* German and Italian language ability.
* Active in such outdoor sports as hiking, running, skiing and
wind surfing.

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OBJECTIVE
Seeking Financial Analyst position where
Finance MBA and financial analysis experience
will add value.

KEYWORDS
Financial analyst, financial analysis, business
analysis, research, quantitative analysis,
metrics, statistical modeling, statistical
analysis, project management, revenue
analytics, underwriting, investment
performance, asset allocation, portfolio,
accounting, financial reporting, MBA, Finance,
BA, Economics.

PROFILE
Strong financial analysis background includes
financial research, quantitative analysis,
metrics reporting, statistical modeling,
financial reporting and project management.
Excellent communication skills. Experienced
designing reports and presenting to senior-
level management. Highly successful developing
and working in team environments.
Computer skills include Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, SPSS, @Risk, Risk Optimizer,
BestFit, Precision Tree, Forecast X, Stat
Tools, Essbase, KARA, RAD and Lotus Notes.
Finance Director said: "Anyname adapted quickly to
the organization’s culture and has made
significant contributions, primarily in the
areas of metrics reporting and performance
ranking." (2005)

EDUCATION
MBA, Finance, University of ABC,
Anystate, USA (due May 2006).
President, University of ABC MBA Student
Association (2005-present).
Member, Assistant Dean Search Committee (chosen
by Dean as sole student representative).
Founding Member, ABC Club. Perform
due diligence on technology-based venture
companies seeking funding from ABC’ Institute.

BA, Economics, University of ABC,
Anystate, USA (2001).

EXPERIENCE
Finance Intern, ABC Healthcare, Anystate, USA
(2005-present).
Perform financial analyses and ad hoc reports
for Revenue Analytics and Underwriting groups.
Improve metrics reporting and corporate-wide
performance rankings (membership, premium
revenues, medical costs and growth trends) by
creating standardized, highly adaptable market
reports.
Conduct metrics reporting and market rankings
to update monthly book of reports summarizing
data by line of business/major market/product
type for Vice President of Underwriting.

Graduate Research Assistant, University of ABC,
Anystate, USA (2005-present).
Work closely with executives of 14 entities in
ABC Investment Group to research and report investment
performance, asset allocation and operational
changes.
Analyze, evaluate and present performance
metrics of $7-billion portfolio to CIO
and CFO.
Conduct research and create simulation programs
on optimal portfolio rebalancing for CIO.
CIO said: “Anyname's efforts are exemplary. In
fact, his performance has been so strong, I
continued his employment for a three-semester
period rather than just the traditional one.”

Funded graduate education and gained diverse
business analysis experience (2001-2005).
As Intern to CEO, ABC Resource Associates,
managed projects to provide quantitative and
qualitative market research, statistical
analysis and final report
preparation/presentation for clients.
As Office Manager, ABC Exchange,
managed month-end and year-end accounting
processes. Formulated, evaluated and maintained
financial reports, working with outside
auditors.

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SUMMARY
Accomplished international business and management
professional, with valuable expertise in business
development, banking and economics.

KEYWORDS
international business development, sales, sales
support, negotiating, negotiations, global business
development, worldwide business development, manager,
managing, imports, exports, importing, exporting,
import/export, international banking, finance,
accounting, relationship building, team building

PROFILE
* More than 10 years of international business
experience includes strategic planning, sales,
import/export practices, client relations,
negotiations and worldwide procurement.
* Proven management skills. Experienced building
relationships and leading teams of multinational
professionals in diverse business and financial
functions.
* Special expertise in business development involving
products and markets spanning multiple industries and
fields. Experienced as manufacturer's representative
for multinational firms.
* Built and led international firm to leading
position in regional market (1982-2000). Joined
ABC/Anycountry at inception and set up new audit
department overseas (1980-1982).

EXPERIENCE
Loan Documentation Specialist: ABC Bank, Anystate,
USA (2001-present).
Process complex loan materials, verifying data and
resolving accuracy issues with team members.
* Helped enable division to twice win only
productivity bonus within location for 4Q 2001.
* Cited by supervisor for quality and output, which
continually ranks above average.

General Manager: ABC Associates, Anystate,
USA (1982-2000).
Built and grew trading firm from start-up to position
as leader in regional market place, employing 10
full-time personnel. Managed staff of sales,
technical and administrative professionals.
* Management duties included business development,
presentations, sales and client service.
* Imported goods in chemical, plastic, automotive,
fiberglass and other areas. Added new income stream
through export of garments to European market,
especially UK.
* Acted as manufacturer's exclusive representative
for multinational firms from UK, Japan, Korea and
Taiwan. Succeeded with ability to negotiate and
manage win-win agreements.
* Negotiated, opened and serviced accounts with such
clients as ABC Railways.
* Maintained client satisfaction by quickly resolving
issues of defective supplies.

Prior experience as Internal Auditor for Financial
Group of ABC (subsidiary of Bank of ABC).
Built auditing function entirely from scratch, vastly
improving efficiency.
* Managed team of up to four multinational
professionals. Required high-level skills in
communication, troubleshooting, analysis and
management.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Economics and Statistics,
University of ABC, Anystate, USA.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Former President: Bank of ABC staff club (two
consecutive one-year terms).
* Computer skills include Windows, Microsoft Office
and Internet research.
* Permanent US resident. Flexible and highly
adaptable; trilingual in English, Urdu, Punjabi.

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Manager of technical engineers, where 10+ years of management
and engineering experience will contribute. Expertise includes
design verification testing. Supervised up to eight technical staff.

KEYWORDS
manager, managing, management, technical engineers, design verification testing, tests, engineering prototypes, troubleshooting, troubleshooter, SCSI extenders,
regression test procedures, regression tests, fault injection and generating tests, fault injection tests, fault generating tests, cache management, caching policies, caching policy, Product Support, Design Verification, life testing, life tests, Product Support Manager, Design Verification Manager, Unisys 2200, System 80, A Series, Hewlett Packard HP9000, Sun Sparc, DEC VMS

HIGHLIGHTS
* My marketing support efforts produced $500,000 in sales of
SSD products at ABC Corporation in 1992. Also named
employee of the month three times.
* Awarded for excellence at ABC in 1988. Supervised
engineering prototype lab; found cause of data corruption for
2200/400 system. My troubleshooting skills kept project on
track for successful completion.
* Researched and tested equipment to support customer needs.
Example: tested SCSI extenders to allow client to place
equipment beyond SCSI specs and still maintain high-speed
transfers.
* Initiated regression test procedure and tests to verify CASD-II
product quality in 1995 and 1997. Saved cost of sending
engineers to client sites for bug fixes.
* Created test procedures (including fault injection and
generating test) to stress cache management and caching
policies of ABC's products. Worked with engineering,
technical support and marketing to solve product problems and
service customers. Prevented failures from occurring in field.

EXPERIENCE
Manager (Product Support and Design Verification): ABC
Corp., Anystate, USA (1990-present).
Supervise engineers performing design verification testing.
Includes changing test philosophy from life testing to performing
fault injection and developing regression tests.
* Plan yearly budgets, write performance appraisals and
supervise product enhancements.

Promoted from Product Support Engineer (1989-1995).
Qualified disk drives for CASD products. Developed test and test
plan; worked with drive manufacturers to solve design flaws. Met
with clients world-wide to resolve technical issues; tested/installed
bus extenders for European clients.
* Tested and wrote implementation guides to attach CASD to
UNIX platforms. Captured failure traces and worked with our
Firmware Engineers to find and verify best fixes.
* Worked with suppliers of testers and analyzer equipment to
find traces and flaws in equipment supplying programs.
Suppliers included Ancot, Solution Technology, Verisys and
Xyratex.
* Worked on implementation plan for storage products on DEC
VMS systems. Attached CASD, Sigma disk trays and
streaming tape drives to CMD controllers. Helped solve
problems on SCSI side of CMD controllers and active tailgate
on Sigma disk tray.
* Designed specifications for Block Multiplexor Interface for
ABC's Solid State Disk. Wrote interface code, debugged
failures and developed several innovations.

Systems Specialist (Field Technical Operations): ABC Corp.,
Anystate, USA (1988-1989).
* Two year assignment helping design engineers with testing,
development and problem resolution of prototype 2200/400
mainframe computer and related Block Multiplexor Channel.
* Installed/provided second level maintenance for UNISYS
2200/400, 90/30-40 and System 80.
* Trained software analysts in hardware and software
development efforts.

EXPERIENCE * CONTINUED
Prior experience at ABC includes promotions from System
Support Engineer, Group Leader/Systems Specialist and Customer
Engineer. Supervised up to eight engineers and 20 customer
accounts. Included work in the Panama Canal Zone and Belgium.

EDUCATION
University of ABC, Anycity Extension and ABC Institute.
* Course work included C programming, UNIX system
administration, systems test and SCSI interfaces. Also attended
ABC Mastering Management Skills.

COMPUTERS
Skills include Unisys 2200, System 80, A Series, Hewlett Packard HP9000, Sun
Sparc and DEC VMS systems

Posted by Guaranteed Resumes on August 30, 2006 at 9:23 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Seeking a position where more than five years of experience as a UNIX System
Administrator will contribute. Ten years' experience managing people and projects.

HIGHLIGHTS
* Diverse experience in HP, Sun and Digital Alpha UNIX. Other skills in Oracle
database administration and networking (DNS, NFS, NIS, Netscape Enterprise
Servers and Sendmail), and scripting.
* Reconfigured disk storage to enable redundancy and improve IO performance by
50% for ABC Inc.
* Saved thousands in installation fees by upgrading hardware on HP 9000 for ABC
Inc. Included installing new CPUs, memory, SCSI controllers and disk arrays.
* Created disaster recovery plan for ABC. Chose vendor, negotiated contract,
created procedures and successfully tested recovery.
* Other experience managing data centers; understand importance of customer relations.
Supervisor comments: "Diane is a producer. She gets things done and is willing
to go the extra mile."

TECHNICAL SKILLS
* Hardware: DEC Alpha 8200, 2100, 1000, and 200, Unisys 3000/600, Unisys
2200/400, HP 9000/800, HP 9000/700, Sun Solaris and Sparc, StorageWorks Disk
Subsystem, EMC, Zitel Solid State Disks, Amperiph Cache Disk, Novell Network,
DNS, NFS and RAID Configuration.
* Software: Windows NT/95, Digital UNIX, HP-UX 10.10 and 10.20, Solaris 2.5.1,
Oracle 7.2, SQL, SQL/PLUS, OS1100, RDBMS, Veritas, Legato Networker,
Alexandria, PerfView, Measureware, Glance, SYMON, View Point, Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Project, Visio, MAPPER, COBOL and Timeline.

EXPERIENCE
Senior UNIX System Administrator: ABC, Inc., Anystate, USA (1997-present).
Handle administration and support of six HP 9000 servers, along with 25 Sun Sparc
workstations and six Sun Ultra 2000/3000/4000/5000 servers.
* Maintain DNS and Sendmail; install and upgrade hardware and software.
Reconfigure systems to maximize performance.
* Maintain patches, tools and performance. Install and configure Netscape
Enterprise servers, and evaluate new software and hardware. Work with developers and clients.

Project Manager/Data Center Manager (Contractor): ABC Container Corp., Anystate, USA (1996-1997).
* Created disaster recovery procedure. Project completed on time and under budget.
* Achieved N+1 redundancy. Upgraded all HP 9000 and 3000 hardware for full
redundancy and no unscheduled downtime. Mirrored logical volumes and
incorporated hardware RAID. Project completed on time and on budget.
* Handled data storage. Revised back-up schedules and off-site storage; replaced
Alexandria software with Legato Networker to back up large Oracle databases.

Senior UNIX System Administrator: ABC Ltd., Anystate, USA (1991-1996).
Administered six DEC Alpha Servers and one Unisys U6000/300. Also Security
Administrator for three-tiered firewall (Digital Firewall for UNIX package).
* Included installation, upgrades and configuring storage devices. Allocated file space
using Advanced Files Systems and UNIX file systems.
* Managed tuning and performance, back-up, recovery, off-site storage and job
scheduling. Reconfigured mass storage and relocated database files for 33%
improvement in I/O performance.
* As Oracle Database Administrator (1995-1996), handled back-up
administration of 14 databases. Included nightly imports and exports,
hot back-ups and archiving. Built new databases, added tablespace
and tuned existing databases.
* As Manager, Production Support (1995-1996), maintained all UNIX systems, 10
servers and one Unisys 2200/400 mainframe.
* As Project Manager (1993-1996), directed EDI project on time and within budget.
Also completed imaging system project to store customer invoices on optical disk,
improving customer service and lowering costs.
* As COBOL Programmer/Operations Supervisor (1991-1994), worked in A/R,
directing all billing-related programs. Managed three operators.

Programmer (Manufacturing Information Systems): ABC, Anystate, USA (1989-1991).
Working in COBOL, programmed order entry system using relational database.

Supervisor (Central Systems Analysis): ABC Corp., Anystate, USA (1985-1989).
Supervised five staff and additional contractors. Directed support of Regression and
Function Test groups during development of 2200/200 and 2200/400 computers.
* As Tester (1980-1989), developed, ran and documented regression tests for OS/3 and
OS/1100 operating systems.

Prior experience as Computer Operator (three years).

EDUCATION
* MS: Oracle Database Administration, Univ. of ABC (1996).
* Certificate: Project Management, Univ. of ABC (1994).
* Digital Courses in UNIX Administration, Performance Tuning and Shell
Programming (1996).
* Degree: Computer Programming, ABC Institute (1977).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
* Member: ABC Group.
Chair: ABC Work and Family Diversity Committee.

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This professional has a strong technical background with combined training in networking, troubleshooting and computer support with past experience in medicine and health care

SUMMARY
Seeking help desk/network support position where
extensive training and proven work ethic will add
value. Accustomed to long hours in pursuit of company
goals.

PROFILE
Strong technical background. Combine training in
networking, troubleshooting and computer support with
past experience in medicine and health care. CCNA
status pending.
Highly organized. Experienced analyzing user needs,
keeping detailed documentation and performing
multiple tasks under pressure in fast-paced settings.
Excellent communication skills, with experience
training others in complex procedures.
Networking reviewer said: "Ed has always maintained
his composure under stressful conditions and is a
very dependable worker. I always could count on Ed
getting the job done, no matter what the task."
(2004)

KEYWORDS
help desk, helpdesk, network support, technical
support, tech support, networking support, network
administration, networks, network design, network
architecture

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Networking experience includes set-up/support of
Windows 2000 Professional, Server and Active
Directory; Frame Relay, VLANs, CHAP authentication;
VPN, RAS, RRAS, PPP, PPTP; Cisco 2900 and 3500 Series
switches; Cisco 2500 Series routers.
Additional expertise in Cisco routers, WAN and LAN
design; network design and documentation; Windows NT
servers, Novell; UNIX/Linux, A+; and network
security.

EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science: Computer Networking,
Any State Community College, Anywhere, USA (2002-
2004). Maintained GPA of 3.8 while working to finance
100% of education.
Worked as a part of team to rewire Computer
Networking classrooms. Assisted in laying Cat-5 cable
and connecting 24 desktops to network running Windows
2000/NT.
Chosen for project to connect 35 rooms in new student
residence hall to network of computer, phone and
cable TV services. Laid Cat-5 cable and assisted on
additional tasks.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Registered Respiratory Therapist: ABC Hospital,
Anywhere, USA (2000-2002).
Administered breathing treatments and documented
patient procedures in Excel database.
Work in assessment role, providing patient education
and training.
Worked closely with physicians and staff, delivering
effective care for patients receiving respiratory
therapy. Also handled equipment maintenance.
Required high-level skills in analysis, communication
and problem solving.

Prior experience as Registered Respiratory Therapist
at ABC Hospital in Anywhere, USA and XYZ Hospital in Anywhere, USA
Prioritized and managed multiple tasks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Gain tremendous satisfaction from learning and
leveraging new technology as part of a team.

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The marketing, business development, and sales professional depicted in this sample resume that has extensive experience in International marketing, market research, strategic planning, product promotion and alliance building is seeking a marketing position preferably in pharmaceuticals or biotech.

SUMMARY

Marketing/Business Development/Sales professional
with expertise in developing, implementing and
managing marketing strategies. MBA, with strong
knowledge of pharmaceuticals and biotech.

PROFILE
* International marketing skills and experience
include strategic planning, market research, product
development, business development, product promotion
and alliance building.
* Award-winning sales background, with seven years of
experience translating marketing directives into
effective sales tactics for both start-up and Fortune
500 firms.
* Analyzed market, developed country-specific
marketing messages and contributed to development of
five- and ten-year strategic plans for cardiovascular
products (1999-2000).
* Initiated and managed successful product launch for
pharmaceutical start-up, working closely with
Marketing Department to improve market penetration
and promotions (1997-1999).

EDUCATION
* Master of Business Administration (International
Business focus): ABC International University,
Anywhere(2001).
* Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, University of
ABC at Anywhere, USA (1990).
Pre-med emphasis included courses in biology,
chemistry, anatomy and physics.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Marketing Manager: ABC Company (1999-2000).
Assigned to oversee specific marketing activities for
major French pharmaceutical company, specializing in
cardiovascular formularies. Reported to Marketing
Director.
* Contributed to international strategic planning for
two cholesterol products. Helped create long-range
plans and determine market niches by country for each
product.
* Developed market by identifying and building
relations with recognized thought leaders.
* Maximized product positioning by planning
conference activities, selecting marketing materials
for distribution, training staff and conferring with
physicians in Sweden and The Netherlands.

District Trainer: ABC Pharmaceutical, Anywhere, USA
(1997-1999).
Created and delivered sales training to increase
revenues for closely held pharmaceutical start-up.
* Trained 200 sales reps to translate new products
and features into effective selling points.
* Worked closely with Marketing Department on
strategic plans for new product introduction,
improved market penetration and product promotion
techniques.
* Rapidly produced high sales volume by building
strong relationships with key cardiologists.
* Participated in recruitment. Led continuing
education programs for managers and sales reps.
* In dual role as Sales Consultant, successfully
launched cardiovascular agent, resulting in top 20
ranking for sales nationwide.
* Cited for high sales output and ability to
"consistently work strategically," by manager.

Senior Sales Consultant: ABC Company,Anywhere, USA (1996-1997).
Developed territory with effective sales and client
service for Cardiovascular Division.
* Grew territory sales of Pravachol 14% in six months
with effective planning, consultative sales
techniques and outstanding service. Worked closely
with district sales team.
* Educated and served as informational resource to
physicians. Represented drugs treating cholesterol,
diabetes and hypertension.
* Recipient of annual "Bravo Award" for highest
increase in sales for district.

Sales Consultant: ABC Laboratories, Anywhere, USA (1992-1996).
Provided business development, sales and client
service, strategically targeting key physicians.
* Increased sales of major beta blocker approx. 20%,
for highest-percent sales increase in district.
* For outstanding efforts, awarded with company trip
to Europe in 1994.
* Succeeded by focusing on high-leverage sales
opportunities and by building relationships.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Computers skills: Windows 95/98, Microsoft Office
and Internet research; familiar with ACT.
* Read, write and speak fluent French. Able to adapt
quickly and effectively to new cultures.

KEYWORDS
marketing management, Business Development, Sales,
consultative sales, pharmaceutical marketing,
healthcare marketing, health care marketing, biotech
marketing, biotechnology marketing, MBA, master of
business administration, international business,
international marketing, strategic planning, market
research, product development, product promotions,
strategic alliances, market analysis, pharmaceutical
product launch, start-ups, startups, market
penetration

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The purchasing professional in this sample resume has over 10 years of experience in cost control and supplier/client relations and is seeking a position in procurement from concept to product roll out.

SUMMARY
Seeking purchasing position where extensive experience in cost control and supplier/client relations will add value. Skilled in all phases of procurement, from concept to product roll-out.

PROFILE
More than 10 years of purchasing experience includes manufacturing ordering, contract pricing, cost reduction, order tracking, expediting, sourcing, MRP and vendor relations.
Experienced managing $1.8 million in procurement while ensuring high inventory turns on up to 2,900 devices; also reduced raw inventory 31% by developing JIT programs at ABC Company.
Superior negotiating skills gained through purchasing and sales management experience, with track record of working with engineering, manufacturing and shipping teams to meet deadlines.
Exceptional project management skills. Experienced coordinating efforts of suppliers (global and local), OEM manufacturers and distribution personnel to satisfy internal/external clients.
President/CEO said: “(Any Name) was well organized and thrived under adversity. He kept a sharp eye on our bottom line … (and) was driven by both quality and efficiency.” (2003)

KEYWORDS
purchasing, manufacturing ordering, contract pricing, cost reduction, cost control, order tracking, expediting, vendor sourcing, MRP, vendor relations, procurement, inventory management, contract negotiations, Purchasing Director, Purchasing Manager, purchasing management

EXPERIENCE
Regional Sales Manager: ABC Corporation, Anywhere, USA (1994-present).
Promoted to develop revenues while monitoring and mentoring purchasing personnel for this firm, which designs, markets and services electronic products used for data, voice and video networks.
Managed purchasing and sales efforts in dual role during corporate restructuring.
Negotiated for best pricing, won contracts and maintained relations with such clients as Any State , ABC Rapid Transit, ABC Company and ABC Corporation.
Used negotiating and service skills to grow territory revenue from less than $50,000 annually to over $100,000 per month in two years. Ranked #1 for sales six of nine years.
Awarded for analyzing and quickly reducing inventory by $100,000. Later helped hire, train and develop new Purchasing Manager.

Purchasing Director/Materials Control Manager: ABC Corp., Anywhere, USA (1985-1994).
Streamlined and continually improved procurement operations during tenure, enabling ABC Corp. to outsource manufacturing and achieve significant bottom-line savings in 1994.
Managed Purchasing, Inventory Control, and Shipping and Receiving Groups. Supervised and developed team of 10-12 personnel. Directed $1.8 million in annual purchasing volume.
Developed entire purchasing department. Designed, set up and maintained policies and procedures. Purchased and coordinated all engineering- and manufacturing-related components, sub-contracting and services. Managed inventory of 2,900 different devices.
Negotiated for cost reductions of 10%-20% while managing relations with 16-20 suppliers (large and small). Regularly sourced and consolidated vendors to maintain profitability.
Developed JIT programs to match sub-contractors’ production schedules. As a result, increased turns and cut raw inventory by 31% in 18 months (beyond goal of 20% or $100,000).
Doubled inventory turns, from 2-4 to 6-8 turns per line item, by incorporating three new purchasing software systems to improve accuracy and productivity.
Effectively minimized inventory levels by evaluating and determining excess and obsolete materials. Sold materials through broad network of dealers, based on fair market value.
Played essential role in product design and development by supporting engineering efforts.

EDUCATION/TRAINING
Procurement Certificate: University of Anywhere, USA Completed additional Purchasing and Quality Control seminars and workshops during tenure at ABC Corp.
Engineering courses: College of Technology, Any State, USA
Sales Certificate: ABC Community College, Any State, USA.

COMPUTERS
Software skills include THEOS Purchasing (part of design team for this proprietary program), Made to Manage ERP, Peachtree, Symantec, ACT, Microsoft Excel and Word.
Able to quickly master new software and hardware. Internet savvy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Member: ABC Booster Club (youth hockey program), Any State, USA
Coached and assisted in youth hockey, soccer, baseball and football for eight years.
Interests include cross country skiing, bicycling (1,000 miles per year) and golfing.

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The technical support professional depicted in this sample resume is experienced in providing the highest levels of technical support to clients worldwide, with skills in troubleshooting, system administration, database and Web development, and project management.

OBJECTIVE
Position where technical support experience and
programming aptitude will add value.

TECHNICAL PROFILE
* Experienced providing highest levels of technical
support to clients worldwide, with skills in
troubleshooting, system administration, database and
Web development, and project management.
* Combine solid knowledge of programming and software
development principles with relentless work ethic and
strong desire to succeed.
* Languages: familiar with C++, JavaScript, VBScript
and SQL (one year of study in each).
* Operating systems: HP-UNIX, Solaris 2.x network
support and Windows 9x.
* Applications: ColdFusion, Access and MS Office,
with extensive experience in MRP systems.
* Supervisor said: "He is an exemplary performer.
He works efficiently and volunteers to take on extra
assignments. (He) is able to carry a heavy workload
and exceeds his commitments."

EDUCATION/TRAINING
* ColdFusion training: University of Any State - Anywhere (2000).
* BS: Physics, University of Any State - Anywhere
(1992). Worked to finance 100% education.

EXPERIENCE
ABC Technologies,Anywhere, USA; formerly ABC
Computer Corp. (1994-2000)
Technical Support Engineer III (1999-2000). Provided
technical support and staff supervision.
* Duties involved second-tier support for laptops,
servers and bundled software (Solaris-based).
* Assisted clients worldwide (North America, Asia and
Europe) in hardware configuration, networking issues
and other areas. Supervised and developed three
technical support personnel.
* Increased efficiency by developing tools in SQL to
automate reporting for Access database.
* For outstanding results, awarded every possible
performance bonus (1998-2000).

Technical Support Engineer II (1998-1999). Duties
involved support of Japanese field service team,
ensuring consistent client support with updated
inventory and documentation.

Sr. Customer Service Representative (1997-1998).
Provided wide range of services, including tech
support, order entry and processing, and billing.
Filled numerous roles following downsizing.

Help Desk Supervisor (1996-1997). Trained and managed
team of three tech support personnel.

Customer Service Representative (1994-1996). Handled
high volume of tech support calls.
* Manager said: "Alvin is viewed as a key contributor
to the high morale and success of the team."

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Quick study. Combine scientific training with
ability to grasp technical concepts rapidly.
Excellent communication skills. Successful working
with internal and external customers.

KEYWORDS
Customer Service Engineer, Application Engineer,
Associate Engineer, IT Generalist, Information
Technology, information systems, Systems
Administrator, technical support, tech support,
programming, troubleshooting, system administration,
database development, Web development, project
management, software development, software developer

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The nursing professional in this sample resume has a wide range of experience, from one-to-one care to wards with more than 50 patients and is seeking a nursing position in a hospital environment.

KEYWORDS
nurse, nursing, healthcare, health, health-care, rn, RN, PHN, phn,
hospital, clinic,

OBJECTIVE
Nursing position in a hospital setting. Wide range of experience,
from one-to-one care to wards with more than 50 patients. Caring
professional, skilled at problem solving.

STRENGTHS
* Communications -- Diplomatic and flexible, cited by
supervisor for my "positive, cooperative manner."
* Learning -- Able to grasp new skills and put them to work
quickly.
* Leadership -- Proven ability to build and lead productive
teams. Called a "great team member and co-worker" by
supervisor.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Field Nurse: ABC Home Health Care, Anywhere,USA
(1995-present).
Direct care for patients with following diagnoses: vent dependent,
MD, MG, ALS and spinal cord injuries. Monitor and treat
autonomic dysreflexia. Monitor and troubleshoot ventilator
operations. Provide one-to-one care for quadriplegics at two sites.
Supervise one PCA. Supervisor said: "JoAnn is very dependable and
able to solve problems effectively."

Charge Nurse: ABC Health Center, Anywhere, USA
(1993-1995).
Supervised staff of up to nine LPNs, RNs and nursing assistants.
Monitored patients’ conditions, updated MDs and transcribed
orders. Also acute and Medicare documentation. Chosen for wound-
care team, monitoring patients’ wounds and recommending
treatment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
* Experienced in TPN and lipids administration.
* Skilled caregiver, educator, advocate and counselor.
* Commitment to accountability as an essential component of
professional nursing.
* Administer and evaluate appropriate medications and treatments,
including tube feedings, central lines and peripheral lines.
* Acute awareness of infection-control issues.
* Experienced with interdisciplinary care conferences.
* Other skills include tracheostomy care and sterile suctioning.

EDUCATION
BA: Nursing (GPA: 3.7), ABC College , Anywhere, USA
(1993).

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* RN and PHN.
* Pain Management, Venipuncture, IV Administration and
Documentation, Central Lines, TPN, and How to Build &
Implement Self-Directed Work Teams.

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This professional depicted in this sample resume will be moving and is seeking a marketing position using his knowledge, skills and extensive experience in advertising, project management, and event planning in the location where he or she will soon be residing.

SUMMARY
Seeking marketing position where extensive
advertising, project management and event planning
experience will add value. Will relocate to Any City
within 30 days.

PROFILE
Strong marketing background includes advertising
(print, TV, radio, outdoor), branding, collateral
development, community relations, startup marketing,
Web-based sales and business development.
Increased revenue by $807,000 in 2004 with effective
marketing and sales efforts; also negotiated
$680,000 worth of advertising for less than $40,000
in current marketing position (2002-present).
Special expertise in project management and event
planning. Expert at organizing, coordinating and
managing events with up to 65,000 attendees,
involving up to 150 partners/vendors and budgets
ranging up to $4 million. Experienced building and
managing teams of up to 35 personnel.
Proven marketing communication skills. Combine
experience as corporate spokesperson and PR contact
with extensive training in PhotoShop, Illustrator
and related software.
Development Director said: ABC is certainly an asset to your organization
and represents the ABC Classic tournament in the
community with enthusiasm and assurance." (2003)

KEYWORDS
marketing, advertising, project management, event
planning print advertising, TV advertising,
broadcast advertising, radio advertising, outdoor
advertising, branding, collateral development,
community relations, startup marketing, Web-based
sales, new business development, media relations,
marketing manager, events planning, marketing
communications, corporate spokesperson, PR, public
relations

EXPERIENCE
Tournament Director: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA
(2002-present).
Promoted to organize, launch and promote charity
golf event in challenging market. Manage four staff.
Plan and manage all marketing and sales of top-
ranked ABC Company Classic, involving 65,000
spectators annually. Manage $4-million budget and 35
volunteer staff supervising 850 personnel.
Grew revenue more than 33% two years straight, to
$4,059,266 in 2004 ($807,000 increase over
$3,252,549 in first year, 2003). Maximized tickets
sales, sponsorships, merchandising and more.
Manage all event details, including player
participation, travel logistics, course layout,
signage. Also negotiate contracts and agreements
with more than 100 corporate clients.
Serve as spokesperson. Write and distribute news
releases. Give numerous interviews and speeches.
Work with ABC Company and ABC Company branding divisions to
ensure compliance with marketing guidelines.
Design and oversee production of sales brochures,
newspaper advertisements, billboards, radio and
television commercials. Oversee web design efforts
and handle media buys.
Saved $640,000 by negotiating advertising and media
space valued at $680,000 for less than $40,000.
Cited for efforts by Arnold Palmer, who said: "I
just wanted to take a moment and compliment you on
your work at the ABC Company tournament. You and your
gang did an excellent job ..." (2003)

Operations Director: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA
(1998-2002).
Served as Assistant Event Director for ABC Company, Anywhere, USA
(#1 ranked PGA Champions Tour event).
Managed operations of 30 committees, 50
chairpersons, 7 interns and 1,800 general
volunteers, with annual budget of more than $5
million. Helped manage five other Champion's Tour
events.
Oversaw advertising campaign and more than $700,000
worth of media value. Managed relations with more
than 150 corporate sponsors. Coordinated all special
corporate events.
Initiated and managed efforts to set up web site.
Enabled electronic commerce sales of merchandise.
Managed more than $1 million worth of inventory.
Supervised all vendor scheduling. Coordinated set-up
with ABC Tour, ABC Channel TV crews and all related
TV production needs.
Helped ensure smooth transition of operations to new
course, generating $1million+ for charity, with one
of top crowds and fields among all ABC Tour events.
Ranked as #2 event by ABC magazine.
Developed long-range operational plan and provided
critical input to organization.

Assistant Manager: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1997-1998).
Designed and managed programs to promote youth
participation in Olympic sports.
Wrote business plans, managed local coaches and
programs, and measured progress vs. plans.
Managed $400,000 budget, including all accounts
payable and accounts receivable.
Wrote grants and received more than $300,000 in
funding for programs.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Marketing, University Any state, USA
(1997). GPA: 3.04.
Winner: full athletic scholarship (four years of
varsity basketball).
Active Member: ABC Association,

COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Mac and PC, as well as Microsoft Word,
Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Access; Adobe
Illustrator and Photoshop, QuarkXPress, HTML, Paint
Shop, QuickBooks and 3D Architect.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Board of Directors Member: Community Olympic
Development Program, USOC (1998-2002). Reported to
the Director of Athlete Development for United
States Olympic Committee. Assisted CODP management
in with fundraising, budgeting, tracking results and
program direction.
Executive Director: Division I Women's National Ice
Hockey Championship (1998). Headed local organizing
committee. Managed operations, local sponsorships,
media and public relations, player relations, player
travel, gifts, and ticket sales/distribution in
conjunction with USA Hockey.

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This sample resume is for an experienced product manager with expertise in product marketing, and product launches.

SUMMARY
Seeking product management position where extensive
experience and MBA will add to profitability. Managed
introduction of 5 new products and 25% growth rates
since 1997.

PROFILE
Strong marketing background includes product
management, new product launches, relationship
building, business development, account management
and industrial sales.
Produced 25% growth rate and led two new technical
product launches, while increasing market awareness
and penetrating key accounts as Product Manager
(1997-2001).
Expert at turning technical features into saleable
benefits. Combine experience in chemicals, fluid
handling systems and logistics with Mechanical
Engineering and MBA degrees.
Manager said: "David was often referred to as the ‘Go
To Guy.’ [His] territory was always managed
effectively and profitably with the capability of
obtaining up to a 12% price increase in one year. He
is strong at thinking outside the box and embraces
change well." 2005)

KEYWORDS
product management, M.B.A., new product
introductions, new product management, marketing, new
product launches, relationship building, alliance
building, strategic alliances, new business
development, account management, industrial sales.

EXPERIENCE
Major Account Manager: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA(2001-present).
Promoted to manage 12 corporate accounts for this
diversified construction materials supplier.
Maintain 3%-7% in revenue growth every year by
identifying and capturing market opportunities to
accelerate expansion and improve profits.
Manage all non-traditional marketing statewide.
Target and build strong relationships with hard-to-
reach decision makers at government agencies.
Build relations with thought leaders in 5 states by
creating, promoting and delivering up to four
marketing seminars per month to engineering groups of
70-80 participants.
Increased market share 18% in 12 months with
effective promotions, relationship management and
service commitments (2003-2004).
Researched and wrote regional marketing plan,
incorporated into national model, that helped deliver
7% in projected revenue gains for 2004.

Product Manager: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA(1997-2001).
Managed marketing/sales of technical products for
this subsidiary of ABC Company.
Managed marketing/sales of seven technical products
(including two new launches) to four state utilities
and 45 end-user accounts (increased from 36 during
tenure).
Grew revenue every year, from $4.4 million to $5.9M
million by 2001; exceeded all quotas.
Built and maintained long-term, profitable
relationships with decision makers at ABC Company and others.
Produced 25% growth rate of by-product utilization
and 33% price growth (1997-2001).
Directed task force that won five-year blanket
exemption for by-product usage from Any State
DNR resulting in nearly 4% annual growth in volume.
Increased market awareness by chairing committee
within key industry association to promote
products; also secured presentations by out-of-state
speakers.
Effectively used direct mail and database marketing
as part of product marketing mix.

Account Manager: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA
(1995-1997).
Marketed and sold innovative products to treat
distressed concrete structures in two states.
Quickly grew territory revenue from 0 to nearly
$200,000. Managed relations with customers and grew
sales at 35 corporate accounts (opened seven).
Developed market for nearly 50 new products by
planning, promoting and leading workshops to educate
customers. Effectively used direct mail and tele-
sales.
Consulted with, analyzed needs and sold to owners,
engineers, architects and contractors.
Met or exceeded all performance goals. Maximized team
performance by developing and leading in-house
product training program for all employees.

Project Engineer/Territory Manager: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1993-1995).
Provided sales of polymer flooring materials to
Fortune 500 and other customers.
Increased revenue in stagnant territory, from $60,000
to $200,000. Succeeded with effective cold calling,
needs analyses, presentations, closing and post-sale
service.
Managed and penetrated nearly 80 corporate accounts
(opened 15 new accounts).
Planned and managed projects, material shipments,
manpower scheduling and overall on-site coordination.
Supervised teams of up to 15 personnel on projects.

Sales/Service Representative: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1989-1993).
Handled sales and service of chemical admixtures and
dispensing equipment for region.
Quickly chosen to manage set-up and maintenance of
regional office and warehouse in Any City area.
Designed, built, installed and calibrated chemical
dispensing equipment.
Gained 14% market share during first three years of
entering market, as a result of superior service.
Laid foundation for acquisition by competitor in
fourth year.

Prior experience as Task Leader for ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1986-1989).
Managed engineering projects for design/build phases
of mechanical/electrical test equipment, including
scheduling, budgeting and man-loading.

EDUCATION
MBA: Business Administration, University Anywhere, USA (2001).
BS: Mechanical Engineering, Institute of
Anywhere, USA (1986).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.

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The project/program management professional shown in this sample resume has experience in managing accounts with up to 60 client firms and an extensive network of vendors in all 50 states.

OBJECTIVE
Position where extensive experience managing programs
and projects will add value.

PROFILE
* Strong background in program and project
management. Consistently ensure high levels of
customer satisfaction in fast-paced, deadline-driven
environments.
* In current role, increased volume from 30 projects
annually to 30-50 monthly, while negotiating best
terms to secure housing for executive clients
nationwide (1997-present).
* Outstanding relationship-building skills.
Experienced managing accounts with up to 60 client
firms and extensive network of vendors in all 50
states.
* Proven communication skills. Highly effective
writer, negotiator and public speaker.
* Described as "a vital part of my team," by manager,
who added: "The quality of work is
superior. She is very good at working with vendors
resolving service issues." (2000)

EXPERIENCE
Relocation Manager: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA
(1997-present).
Manage staff and vendors providing temporary housing
to Fortune 500 clients nationwide.
* Assess needs of transferees, contact housing
vendors and tailor solutions to meet client needs.
Requires high-level skills in problem solving,
negotiating and client service.
* Ensure that all contractual obligations are met
efficiently, on time and cost effectively.
* Managed relations with clients at more than 60
companies, including ABC Company
* Achieved 234% increase in 2000 volume vs. 1999
totals.
* Built program from initial stages to current
status. Expanded project volume to point where ABC
account is main focus, with others spun off to
separate division.
* Trained three managers to take on account
management duties.
* Rated "superior" by manager, who said: "Esther is
always looking for new ways to improve."

Biology/Statistics Student: Community
College, Anywhere, USA (1996-1997).

Office Manager: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1991-1995).
Administered office, provided research and created
marketing collateral to meet hard deadlines.
* Contributed to 100% increase in revenue with
efficient follow-up and other efforts. As a result,
agent ranked in top 25 among all reps
statewide for production all years.

Prior experience includes work as Real Estate Sales
Agent for ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (four
years). Rapidly achieved high production, selling $1
million within first nine months.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Sociology and Anthropology,
Anywhere, USA GPA 3.3

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Interests include public speaking (10 years'
experience), reading and international travel;
familiar with Hungarian and German.
* Computer skills include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Internet navigation.

KEYWORDS
program management, project management, program
manager, project manager, client service, client
relations, relationship building, account management,
vendor management, vendor relations, negotiations,
negotiating, public speaking, presentations,

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The professional depicted in this sample resume is an experienced quality engineer with a strong background in cost control, problem solving and manufacturing and has a proven ability to manage suppliers and staff for consistent results.

OBJECTIVE
Position in quality engineering where more than 15
years of experience will add value.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Experienced quality engineer with strong background
in cost control, problem solving and manufacturing.
Proven ability to manage suppliers and staff for
consistent results.
Saved over $50 million at Northrop Grumman by
implementing cost reduction initiatives (CRIs) on multiple contracts.
Proven ability to resolve QA issues at supplier
level. Experience includes ISO 9000/9001 and Six Sigma standards, failure modes
effects analysis (FMEA) processing, MRP and JIT.
Manager said: "Any Name is a solid performer and an asset to the organization."

EXPERIENCE
Customer Service Representative: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1999-present).
Work with clients, solve problems and track customer information in database.

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1996-1998).
Managed and worked with suppliers on quality issues
for electronic parts and assemblies, including circuit boards, wire
assemblies, flex circuit assemblies and dampers.
Qualified potential suppliers and performed on-site quality audits at facilities.
Maintained product integrity by ensuring parts provided to manufacturing met
quality standards for engineering specifications, including ISO standards.
Directed team of quality inspectors evaluating plans and assemblies.
Processed FMEAs, corrective actions and customer quality
concerns.
Served on integrated product team (IPT) that evaluated/approved quality system,
developed and set up qualifications testing, and informed suppliers of
engineering specs/material requirement issues.
Implemented business plans and supplier agreements.

Manufacturing Engineer Specialist:ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1995-1996).
Resolved technical and production issues with suppliers.
Ensured compliance with quality standards, manufacturing budgets and
schedules.
Played key role on audit team that achieved ISO acceptance on first try.
Audited subcontractors regarding proposals, engineering specs, policies and
procedures, production readiness and contractual obligations.

Manufacturing Management Specialist: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1990-1995).
Resolved technical and production issues with suppliers, ensuring adherence to
quality, manufacturing budgets and schedules. Granted top secret military
clearance.
Analyzed key issues for JIT inventory and total cost of ownership.
Performed studies and manufacturing process improvements (Six Sigma) using
SPC data to enhance manufacturing, line speed, yields, capacity planning, MRP
and shop floor control.
Manager said: "The caliber of work accomplished by Any Name is always of the
highest standards. He quickly establishes rapport to achieve department goals
and promote a team effort."

Promoted from Cost Reduction Program Administrator
(1986-1990).
Defined and proposed re-engineering/cost reduction initiatives
(CRI) for improved efficiency and reduced costs.
Performed cost-benefit analyses/project
justifications. Also analyzed return on
investment, discounted cash flow and internal rate of
return analysis.
Recommended approval/rejection of cost reduction
proposal and improvement projects based on solid financial
and business analyses.
Successfully promoted CRI WIN/WIN concept to
subcontractors and achieved participation rate of 80%.

Promoted from Manufacturing Project Engineer
(1985-1986).
Performed production studies and analyzed production methods
for possible efficiency improvements.
Designed facility and equipment layouts. Performed
work measurement, methods improvement and time studies.
Prepared manufacturing operations work packages for
production lines.
Developed tooling and fixturing for production,
including CNC/manual machining and assembly techniques.
Coordinated design, installation and modification of
new and existing capital equipment and facilities used in manufacturing.

Prior experience as Field Engineer at ABC Company
(two years), Field Engineer at ABC Company (two years) and Project Engineer
at ABC Company (three years).

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration:
University of Anywhere, USA (1995).
Completed in two years. Awarded 100% tuition
reimbursement by ABC Company

Certificate: Contract Management, University Anywhere, USA (1992).

Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering, Univ. of
Anywhere, USA (1978).

COMPUTER SKILLS
PC and Macintosh, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Pro E
CAD software.

KEYWORDS
quality engineering, quality engineer, cost control,
staff management, vendor
management, supplier management, cost reduction
initiatives, quality assurance,
ISO 9000, ISO 9001, six sigma, FMEA, MRP, JIT, just
in time, quality issues,
electronic parts, electronic assemblies, circuit
boards, wire assemblies, flexible
circuit assemblies, dampers, supplier quality audits,
corrective actions, integrated
product team, Top Secret Military Clearance, JIT
inventory, total cost of
ownership, SPC data, manufacturing, line speed,
yields, capacity planning, shop
floor control, cost-benefit analysis, project
justifications, ROI, discounted cash
flows, internal rate of return

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If you're a marketing and sales manager with extensive experience in business development, consultative sales in the high tech and government environment then this resume sample is perfect for you.

SUMMARY
Seeking marketing management position where 10+ years
of award-winning business development, consultative
sales and high-tech experience will add value.

PROFILE
Strong marketing and sales background includes new
market/business development, consultative selling and
client relations, in Fortune 100 and government
settings.
Increased revenue 400% and client base from eight to
250+ as VP, Business Development (2001-present).
Nearly doubled revenue, to $18 million, as
Sales/Marketing VP (1997-2000).
Proven management skills. Experienced leading and
mentoring teams of up to 10 professionals,
negotiating key contracts in US and Asia, and
managing budgets to $10 million.
Top producer. Ranked in top 1% for sales/marketing
results four years straight (1996-1999).
Special technical expertise in electronics
instrumentation for medical, automotive, telecom,
defense and other sectors. Former Security Clearance
holder in the military and at ABC Company.

KEYWORDS
marketing management, marketing manager, vice
president of marketing, sales/marketing, new business
development, consultative sales, consultative
selling, high-tech marketing, new market development,
client relations, Fortune 100 accounts, government
accounts, team building, contract negotiations,
international business, Asian sales, Asia marketing

EXPERIENCE
Vice President, Business Development: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (2001-present).
Develop and manage marketing strategies and business
plans for this furniture restoration provider.
Serve on top executive team. Built consultative sales
culture. As a result, routinely sell at highest
prices in market and win referrals from competitors.
Manage and develop staff.
Increased revenue 100% in second year, and nearly
400% by 2004 (proprietary totals).
Developed four value-added services to better service
clients while increasing margins.
Vastly increased client base, from eight accounts to
more than 250 in region.

Vice President Sales, Marketing and Business
Development: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA
(2000-2001). Developed market and new electronic
products for this high-tech firm.
Produced more than $2.5 million in new revenue (more
than doubling quota) by rapidly migrating R&D
projects from prototype to production. Managed team
of four professionals.
Developed and marketed four new products using GPS
and related defense technology.
Opened eight new key accounts with Department of
Defense and corporate clients.

Vice President Sales and Marketing: ABC Company, Anywhere,USA (1997-2000).
Planned and managed global sales, marketing, business
development, channel development, customer
management/retention and related operations for this
electronics test equipment maker.
Nearly doubled revenue, to $18 million during tenure.
Built and led team of 10 sales and marketing
professionals worldwide. Served as Corporate Director
after Nortel merger.
Awarded for ranking in top 1% for sales/marketing
results. Developed consultative sales management
program. Guided marketing/sales team to acknowledged
position as world leader.
Delivered $3.1 million in new revenue from repeat
customers, increasing to $9.9 million, while
improving customer retention levels to more than 70%.
Opened 40 accounts with Fortune 500-1000 clients,
including ABC Company, XYZ Company and CDE Company. Managed key
relations with clients in China, Korea, Taiwan,
Japan, etc. in Asia.
Recruited, trained and led global distributor
management programs to augment direct sales.

Senior Sales and Marketing Manager: ABC Company, Anywhere,USA (1991-1997).
Planned and directed global sales and marketing, as
well as local operations management.
Grew revenue more than $7 million, to $8 million
during tenure (more than 700% growth).
Increased client base from two to more than 500.
Realigned worldwide territories to capitalize on
sales and marketing strengths, adding $1 million in
new sales in first year.
Increased customer satisfaction ratings to 95% by
developing new account management and retention
strategies. Managed and developed team of five
professionals.
Recognized for ranking in top 1% for sales and
marketing results. Winner of elite "Circle of
Excellence" and "Honor Circle" awards last three
years.
Managed program to develop new corporate identity
immediately following STC merger.
Maintained Security Clearance during entire tenure.

Marketing Manager: ABC Company, Anywhere,USA (1987-1991).
Managed domestic marketing and sales for three
divisions with technologically diverse products.
Nearly tripled sales, from $1.5 million to $4 million
during tenure.
Led key cooperative venture for joint development of
commercial product with RCA.
Developed and implemented public relations program
during transition to new name.

Prior experience as Division Manager, Domestic and
International Business Development for ABC Company, Anywhere,USA
Managed international
product development and product marketing managers.
Increased total sales by $7 million, to $23 million.
Evaluated technology companies and launched new
business development initiates throughout Japan and
Asia.

Previously served in United States Marine Corps as
Avionics Division Officer. Maintained Security
Clearance and won eight promotions (three
meritorious).

EDUCATION
MBA: Marketing major (Summa Cum Laude),
University, Anywhere,USA.
BS: Engineering Technology (Cum Laude),State
University,Anywhere,USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Published: "Design of ATS-F Telecommunications
Receiving Station."
Member: Small Business Association and Institute of
Navigation.
Computer skills include Microsoft Office suite. Quick
to master new technology.

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The senior technical analyst with strong computer programming and analytical background in this sample resume seeks a position utilizing his skills and knowledge in full lifecycle development and maintenance for mainframe and client/server applications.

SUMMARY
Seeking Senior Technical Analyst or Programming
position where more than 10 years of experience will
add value. Superior work ethic. Willing to relocate.

TECHNICAL PROFILE
Strong programming and analytical background includes
full lifecycle development and maintenance for
mainframe (COBOL, REXX, JCL, etc.) and client/server
applications.
Superior communication skills, with special expertise
in technical documentation.
Manager said: “Any Names strengths include his technical
aptitude, ability to apply knowledge and experience
to new situations, high degree of motivation, strong
vision, product knowledge, procedural knowledge and
strong interpersonal skills.” (2003)
Languages: ISPF Dialog Management Services, Clist,
REXX, MVS\REXXTOOLS, COBOL II, Eztrieve, Dyl280, JCL,
DTL, IDMS, ADSO, AMS, SYNCSORT, C, C++, Java,
JavaScript, VB Script, HTML, DHTL, XML, Regina REXX,
Windows 2000 scripting, WSH, Command Level
Programming, Windows Shell scripting, PCLI and
TCP/IP.
Applications: IBM z/OS, TSO, ISPF, FileAid, Xpediter,
File Manager, Hyperstation, VSAM, CA/7, CA/11, CA/1,
Control-M, Control-R, Control-O, Netview, SDSF,
TMON\MVS, Quattro Pro, Paradox, Visual Basic 6.0,
PVCS, CVS, Oracle 8i, Netbeans IDE 3.4.1, ECS and
Microsoft Office. Quick to master RDMS and related
software.

KEYWORDS
Senior Technical Analyst, Sr. Technical Analyst,
Programming, programmer, programmer/analyst, full
lifecycle development, software development, full
life cycle development, application development,
applications development, application developer,
applications developer, mainframe applications ,
COBOL, REXX, JCL, client/server application
development, client/server applications development

EXPERIENCE
Sr. Programmer/Analyst: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA
(1998-2004).
Handled wide range of mainframe and client/server
application development, maintenance and support for
this global insurance firm. Promoted to Senior-level
position in 2004 for efforts.
Significantly increased productivity by researching
end-user needs, developing, testing and documenting
seven major programs to streamline application
production, file conversion, abend resolution and
source file interfaces. Delivered all programs clean,
bug-free, on time.
Increased efficiency and standardized programming by
writing process to simplify efforts to compile and
add source code to Endevor Change Manager. Tested and
delivered error-free installation that streamlined
all batch jobs. Provided support to four sites
nationwide.
Created Oracle database procedures to comply with
Sarbanes Oxley and ensure auditing.
Improved processes and reduced costs by managing
project to convert XCOM and FTP jobs to
Connect:Direct solution. Worked with vendors,
client/server developers and network engineers to
elicit best efforts of all involved.
Cited for work ethic by manager, who said: “Any Name will
put forth the extra effort towards an assignment …
(He) does this not because he is asked, but because
he has a sense of pride and ownership in creating and
implementing the best solution.” (2003)

Production Control Analyst: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1997).
Worked on team of 12 to perform production control of
mainframe and network batch process.
Provided high-level software development and support
in multiple-mainframe UNIX shop.
Exceeded job requirements by recognizing need and
developing two applications in REXX.
Worked 12-hour shifts and volunteered on off days to
ensure on-time completion of critical project, which
automated file transfers from merchants to Visa on
global scale.

Programmer Analyst: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1991-1997).
Provided software development, support and other
efforts for this financial services firm.
Reduced errors 100% and personnel costs 68% per month
by writing interactive process to automate override
process for Production Control Department. Enabled
secure, streamlined data input into JCL on front end;
used RPF and other tools.
Converted COBOL programs to COBOL II in preparation
for year 2000. Enabled smooth, error-free Y2K cutover
as a result of efforts.
Streamlined software coding and compilation by
serving as ChangeMan administrator. Set up
application, designed and coded processes to add new
source members to production.
Rapidly promoted four times during tenure for
outstanding technical efforts.

Prior experience included position as Shift Manager
at ABC Company, Anywhere, USA . Managed up to 1,200 employees
during order entry and other operations (1988-1991).

EDUCATION/TRAINING
Programming course work: NOVA, Anywhere, USA (1995-
1996).
Completed extensive study of C, C++, COBOL and JCL
languages.
Maintained GPA of 3.8 while employed full-time.

Programming Certification: Technical College,
Anywhere, USA (1987-1988).
Mastered best programming practices involving
multiple operating systems. Program emphasized
analytical, problem solving, decision-making and
teamwork skills.

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This sales and marketing professional depicted in the sample resume has extensive experience in product introduction, promotion, prospect, system selling, negotiating and national account management

OBJECTIVE
Position where extensive sales and management
experience will add value.

KEYWORDS
sales management, marketing management, executive
management, sales/marketing management, new product
introduction, promotions, prospecting, business
development, system selling, negotiations, national
account management, key accounts, strategic planning,
start-up operations, startups, turnaround management,
team building, sales training, staff development, b2b
sales, commercial sales, relationship building
skills, leadership, manager

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
* Strong background in sales. More than 10 years of
experience includes product introduction, promotion,
prospecting, system selling, negotiating and national
account management.
* Results-oriented manager with proven skills in
strategic planning, start-up operations, turnaround
management, team building, sales training and staff
development.
* Played pivotal role in start-up and sales growth -
from scratch to $200 million in less than three years
- in current sales/marketing management position at
ABC Company
* More than tripled sales, to nearly $14 million, as
sales/marketing executive at ABC Company (1996-
1997). Achieved in only six months, following three
years of flat revenue.
* Consistent top producer. Regularly cited by top
management for superior work ethic, relationship-
building skills and ability to lead by motivating
others.

EXPERIENCE
Executive VP, Sales and Marketing: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1997-present).
Part of start-up management team for finance firm
serving dealers and consumers nationwide.
* On track for $200 million in revenues in 2000.
Maintain steady cash flow through effective analysis
of seasonal demand and market conditions.
* Contributed to efforts raising $15 million in
start-up funds. Planned and built entire
sales/marketing organization - all processes,
collateral and training.
* Hired and developed 19 sales staff (five regional
managers and 14 reps) who continually meet or exceed
quotas.
* Grew account base from 0 to 2,400 dealers
nationwide, including all key industry players in
sales of RVs, boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc.

Executive VP, Sales and Marketing: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1996-1997).
Recruited by president to overhaul sales/marketing
efforts of this finance company.
* Built successful sales/marketing organization from
ground up. Hired, developed and managed team of eight
sales reps nationwide.
* Led sales team to more than triple sales in less
than one year, to nearly $14 million.
* Grew dealer base of home improvement contractors
from 200 to 1,000.

Regional Sales Manager: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1994-1996).
Provided sales and management for this manufacturer
of disposable medical products.
* Managed and developed up to nine territory
managers. Prepared annual regional sales forecasts of
$6-8 million. Initiated team-building strategies, for
markedly improved results.
* Developed company-wide sales training that included
"system selling" and "need satisfaction" process in
sales cycle.
* Set up successful co-marketing program with medical
distributors and hospital customers.
* Consistently met revenue quotas. Helped achieve 21%
sales growth (1994-1995) and contributed to annual
corporate growth rates of up to 62% in prior roles
(1984-1996).

National Accounts Manager: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1990-1994).
Provided ongoing training to 54 sales personnel;
hired and trained two national account reps.
* Developed National Account Department from $5
million to $42 million, with 35% resulting from new
sales growth.
* Designed reports to track GPO sales and compliance
progress, ensuring quick access for comparative
analysis.
* As Regional Sales Manager (1985-1990), won "Region
of the Year" award by successfully leading sales
force to meet and exceed goals.
* Contributed to continuing success with innovative
marketing and sales training efforts.
* As Sales Representative (1984), received two "100%
of Sales Forecasts" awards.

Prior experience in sales of medical supplies, office
equipment and insurance (eight years). Succeeded
using ability to reach and present to decision
makers, define corporate needs and close on sales of
highly sophisticated products.

EDUCATION/TRAINING
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities/Liberal Arts,
University,Anyhwere, USA
Ongoing professional development includes the
following seminars and workshops:
* Training and Developing Your Team:
* Effective Negotiating: Dr. Anyone
* The Sales Process: The Fortune Group International,
Inc.
* Sales Managers Workshop:
* PSS I, II & III: Xerox Learning Systems Programs
(Learning International).
* Focused Selection Interviewing: Xerox Learning
Systems Programs (Learning International).
* Professional Selling Skills III for Managers: Xerox
Learning Systems Programs
(Learning International).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Computer literate; familiar with Word, Outlook and
Internet navigation.
* Active volunteer supporter of Golf
Tourney, benefiting Hospital (1998-
present) and Challenge (1997-present).
* Interests include golf, fishing, skiing, tennis and
outdoor activities.

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This sample resume is for professionals with extensive experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and project coordination and regulatory compliance in toxicology, oncology, GMP and GLP settings.

SUMMARY
Seeking position where more than 10 years of
experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and
project coordination will add value. Will relocate to
Anywhere within 30 days.

PROFILE
Extensive research experience includes pre-clinical
data reporting/processing, QA, project coordination
and regulatory compliance, in toxicology, oncology,
GMP and GLP settings.
Track record of consistent achievement for ABC Company's
Proven management skills. Experienced supervising
laboratory operations, QA efforts and teams of up to
14 professionals on animal-based toxicology research
and other assignments.
ABC Company Vice President said: "His role within
ABC Company continued its evolution ... He has
met each new role with enthusiasm and motivation. Tom
is always learning and is eager to apply his new
skills to new opportunities."

KEYWORDS
biotechnology, bio-technology, bio-tech, biotech,
pharmaceuticals, project coordination, pre-clinical
research, data reporting, data processing, QA,
quality assurance, regulatory compliance, toxicology,
oncology, GMP, GLP, good manufacturing practices,
good laboratory practices

EDUCATION
Master of Science Degree: Management,University, Anywhere, USA
Graduate Courses in Advanced Biology, Polytechnical Institute, Anywhere, USA
Bachelor of Science Degree: Biology,University, Anywhere, USA

EXPERIENCE
Coordinator, Controlled Substances:ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (2003-present).
Support research by managing storage of controlled
drugs, as well as purchasing and inventory.
Chosen to fill demanding position handling four
separate functions: coordinating storage and
disposition of controlled substances; purchasing
laboratory and feed supplies; processing requisition
entries; and managing and monitoring two feed rooms.
Ensure 100% compliance with DEA guidelines. Procure
laboratory materials for two North American sites.
Perform inventories and data input for Toxicology
Department.
Complete high volumes of work. Increased efficiency
by organizing controlled substance room to
effectively monitor and combine all schedule I, II,
III, IV and V drugs.

Toxicology Administrator, ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1993-2002).
Provided support for Mammalian Toxicology operating
areas, including customer satisfaction and follow-up,
quality and client issues. Worked with every major
Fortune 500 pharmaceutical firm.
Carried out wide range of activities, reporting to
Vice President of Mammalian Toxicology.
Played key role in bringing Covance to world-class
quality level. Analyzed client surveys to identify
problem areas. Refined ISO-9001 processes to
continually improve quality levels.
Created monthly quality reports covering research
operations globally.
Planned and led tours of research facility at a
campus for prospective and existing clients.
Maintained 100% retention of research clients with
effective contact and follow up on reporting, data
efficacy and satisfaction. Served as point person on
all quality/service issues.
Cited by Vice President for "working effectively
across all 4 sites and providing me with highly
reliable data covering a variety of client monitoring
and quality system activities."

Research Assistant: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1991-1993).
Worked closely with veterinarians. Assisted on and
performed surgical procedures.
Performed health screens on studies for
pharmaceutical client firms; completed X-rays and
drug inventories. Initiated and updated standard
operating procedures.
Reported to Director of Laboratory Animal Medicine.

Supervisor, ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1988-1991).
Supervised 14 employees performing toxicology
research.
Managed all pre-clinical research efforts, monitored
health of animals, updated all training files and
coordinated ad hoc projects.
Led efforts to significantly increase quality levels
by setting up automated processes and winning buy-in
from all personnel in department.

Research Assistant: University Hospital,
Anywhere, USA (1983-1987).
Performed tissue cultures for amniotic cell
assessment in Genetics Department.
Successfully developed and initiated double
screening/confirmation for growing, incubating and
preparation of slides with amniotic cells for
microscopic evaluation.
Performed all tissue culture for amniocentesis.
Developed film for chromosomal analysis, using dark
room techniques. Also gained extensive knowledge of
aseptic technique.

Quality Assurance Engineer: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1980-1982).
Designed and implemented quality program for Class
III critical medical device (Membrane Oxygenator) in
Extracorporeal Medical Specialties Department.
Analyzed pre-clinical and clinical data. Performed
continuous failure mode analysis charting and audited
program for compliance with contract manufacturing
regulatory guidelines.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Prior experience in US Army; promoted to Captain and
received Bronze Star during combat.
Computer skills include Word, Excel and Vistant
logistics system.

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This financial and manufacturing management professional depicted in the sample resume seeks an executive position where 10+ years of manufacturing management and financial reporting, monitoring and variance analysis experience will add value.

SUMMARY
Seeking executive position where 10+ years of
financial and manufacturing management experience
will add value. Routinely save $1 million+ annually
with operational improvements.

PROFILE
Strong management background. Experienced leading
cross-functional teams of up to 12 personnel in
process improvement, operations, inventory, strategic
planning, and other areas.
Saved $1.5 million annually by analyzing and slashing
costs for parts, supplies and labor, and programming
maintenance management system that prevented
catastrophic equipment failures, as Manager of
Planning, Budgeting and Inventory (1998-present).
Extensive financial experience includes financial
reporting, monitoring and variance analysis. MBA,
with experience planning and managing budgets of up
to $24 million.
Proven analytical skills include information systems,
data mining, and report writing to guide strategic
planning and management tactics. Expert in Microsoft
Access and Excel.
Extensive manufacturing experience in production,
inventory control, purchasing, operations and other
key areas. Previously certified in inventory control
(CPIM).
Rated "exceeds expectations" for leadership
performance by CEO, and cited for five instances of
improving service levels, developing employees and
reducing costs. (2003)

KEYWORDS
financial management, manufacturing management, team
building, business process improvement, quality,
operations management, strategic planning, cost
control, cost reduction, budgeting, inventory
management, financial reporting, financial
monitoring, variance analysis, MBA, master of
business administration, information systems, data
mining, production management, inventory control,
purchasing management, operations management, CPIM,
ISO-9001, ISO-9002

EXPERIENCE
Manager, Planning, Budgeting and Inventory: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA
(1998-present). ABC Company is a $140-million concrete
and road construction company.
Solely responsible for all data mining, financial
analysis and IT recommendations within Equipment Div.
Serve on four management teams. Manage 12
direct/indirect reports.
Set, manage and analyze $24-million budget. Manage
all functions related to shipping and receiving, and
service parts supply chain for 1,000+ pieces of on-
and off-road equipment.
Lead multiple cost-reduction efforts. Saved $225,000
since 2001 by reducing fastener costs, and produced
$40,000 in savings since 2000 by cutting costs of
filter replacement.
Saved $1.5 million per year by reducing repair parts
and supply costs, despite 2-5% annual inflation and
30% growth in equipment fleet since 2001.
Saved nearly $1 million annually in labor costs by
setting up new analytical system.
Turned former cost center into source of bottom-line
savings and improved decision making by devising
first financial measurement systems in company
history.
Assisted two companies in achieving ISO-9001 and ISO-
9002 certification.

Outsourcing Manager: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1997-1998).
ABC Company is a $50-million manufacturer of gears
and gear components, serving OEMs.
Recruited to improve materials management function.
Rapidly took on expanded role.
Delivered $350,000 in annual savings by initiating
and negotiating outsourcing contracts with machine
shops statewide. Removed bottlenecks that
significantly increased capacity.
Reviewed internal costing and negotiated best pricing
and terms on new agreements.
Monitored supplier quality, delivery and cost
competitiveness. Met exacting quality standards in
production for John Deere and Caterpillar clients.
Acted as sole resource for data mining and analysis
of key financial commitments.
Created financial information and reporting system
with queries to guide strategic decision making
(still in use in 2004). Used proprietary AS/400-based
ERP package.

Corporate Materials Project Manager: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1988-1997).
ABC Company (a unit of General Signal), manufactures
industrial valves and process control
instrumentation, with five worldwide locations and
revenues of nearly $150 million.
Oversaw control of inventory levels and managed
special projects. Reported to Director of Supply
Chain Management.
Freed up $7 million of capital by reducing inventory
from $27 million to $20 million, using input/output
control techniques. Worked with and won buy-in from
cross-functional team.
Produced $1 million in new, pre-tax profits by
analyzing financial data and advising executive
management on benefits of plant closing.
Generated $750,000 productivity improvement by
developing PC-based shop floor appraisal system in
Microsoft Access to monitor and analyze productivity
of 200 employees.
Saved $500,000 by accurately analyzing inventory of
acquisition target and advising top management to
defer on purchase.
Looked to as critical source of data, analysis and
management reporting by all key departments, as a
result of expertise gained in information technology.
Served on fast-track product development team that
reduced time to market from 24+ months to 12. Sourced
vendors, negotiated prices and planned inventory for
new product line.

Prior experience as Production Control Manager for
ABC Company Enabled revenue growth from
$5 million to $18 million in six years by developing
long-range, integrated manufacturing management
system plan, while implementing JIT.

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration: Anywhere State
University, Anywhere, USA
Bachelor of Arts: Economics, Anywhere University,
Anywhere, USA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Courses/seminars include Production Planning and
Control and Capacity Management and Shop Floor
Control, as well as 7 Habits of Highly Effective
People (basic and advanced).

COMPUTERS
Hardware: Personal computers and AS/400 mainframe.
Software: Expert in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word,
PowerPoint and Outlook.
Other: Expert in data mining, querying and report
writing. Tools include MS-SQL, Access and Excel, as
well as Crystal Reports. Quick to master new
applications and skills.

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In this sample resume, this experienced business development and proposal manager who has a proven record of closing multi-million dollar government and corporate contracts is seeking a position that utilizes his skills, experience and knowledge in strategic planning, identifying and qualifying new clients, cold calling, winning proposal development and alliance building.

SUMMARY
Experienced business development and proposal
management professional with proven record of closing
multi-million dollar government and corporate
contracts. Willing to relocate and travel.

KEYWORDS
Proposal Manager, Business Development Manager, team
leader, business development, strategy development,
coordinator, project manager, proposal management, new
business, strategic planning, cold calling, lead
generation, proposal development, proposals, proposal
writing, alliance building, strategic alliances,
technical proposals, presentations, presenting, project
management

PROFILE
* Strong business development background includes
strategic planning, identifying and qualifying new
clients, cold calling, winning proposal development
and alliance building.
* Won lucrative GSA Millenia Lite contracts (multi-
million dollar revenue potential over 10 years) after
initiating and securing partnerships with four
corporations (1998-2000).
* Experienced managing multiple projects, cross-
functional teams of up to 15 and partnerships with
leading IT firms. Expert at leveraging and developing
in-house talent.
* Superior communication skills. Experienced creating
and delivering high-level presentations, marketing
collateral, training, structure and strategies.
Accomplished technical writer.

EXPERIENCE
Professional Development Sabbatical to complete
degree, with 3.83 GPA (2000-20001).

Business Development/Proposal Manager: ABC Compnay, Anywhere, USA (1998-2000).
Created, managed and presented business proposals for
corporate and government IT contracts.
* Oversaw strategy and management of IT and
telecommunication project proposal teams.
* Negotiated with clients and consultants,
interviewed and supervised staff, and led in-house
training sessions. Wrote Web content, brochures,
policies and procedures.
* Won multi-million dollar supplier agreement with
Sprint after managing five personnel preparing
intricate, Excel-based proposal and delivering well-
received verbal proposal to top Sprint management.
* Secured teaming agreements with three Beltway
corporations that led to multiple-award GSA
contracts. Immediately increased national visibility
and partnership opportunities as a result.
* Subsequently co-led proposal team with prestigious
IT firm on additional project.
* Selected three new branch-office sites in two
cities under extraordinary time pressure (each in
less than five days), enabling increased capabilities
and revenue.
* Played critical role in business expansion after
attending federal conferences on small business
partnerships and assimilating information.
* Managed heavy workload; replaced by six employees
(three full-time) following departure.
* Researched and selected new IT vendors and systems,
dramatically increasing efficiency.

Project Facilitator/Marketing Coordinator: Univ. of
ABC State, Anywhere, USA (1994-1998).
Worked with students, academicians and physicians at
Institute for Professional Preparation.
* Quickly mastered highly technical materials and led
intensive seminars to instruct graduate students on
board questions. Scheduled and coordinated efforts of
up to five personnel.
* Created substantial new business opportunity by
initiating and developing relationship with SNMA
national medical student organization and associated
MD group (NMA).
* Wrote marketing plans, brochures and other
collateral, as well as video scripts.

Corporate Officer: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1983-1994).
Served on top management team for this
hydraulic/pneumatic distribution company.
* Played key role in strategic planning, IT
direction, financial operations, hiring, training and
related management duties. Helped negotiate and sell
firm for substantial profit.
* Created training materials that leveraged best
practices and early PC technology.
* Helped turn around operations and financial health.
Grew business from break-even and five employees to
consistent profitability, enlarged customer base and
10 employees.
* Constructed buy-out agreement that ensured
stability for remaining employees.

EDUCATION
* BA: American Studies, University of State,
Anywhere, USA (2001).
Completed 97% of program during prior period as
undergraduate.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
* Oral Proposals, FAR Basics, Federal Sales and
Proposal Writing seminars, Government Contracting
Institute - GCI, Anywhere, USA (1998-2000).
* Millenia Lite and Federal Acquisition, GSA,
Anywhere, USA (1998-2000).
* Contract Management and Negotiations Certification
seminars, National Contractors Management
Association, Kansas City, MO (1998-2000).
* SDB Applications seminars, Small Business
Administration, Anywhere, USA (1998-2000).

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Technical Writer and Editor (1991-present).
Provide editorial services for biomedical grant
applications, articles for professional journals and
textbook chapters.
* Achievements include successful educational
specifications for multi-million dollar, proposed
arts wing addition to Anywhere East HS.
Required extensive research, exhaustive written
document, verbal presentation and architectural floor
plans.
* Maintain consistently high publishing rate for
edited articles in biomedical journals.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer skills include Windows, Word, Access, Excel,
PageMaker and Internet research.

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This Fortune 5000 and Small Business Marketing/Communications star in this sample resume seeks a position in strategic planning, marketing communications, branding, business development, trade show management, public relations, packaging and e-commerce.

SUMMARY
Seeking Marketing/Communications Manager position where nine years of award-winning experience will add value. Track record of rapid success in Fortune 500 and small business settings.

PROFILE
Extensive marketing background includes strategic planning, marketing communications, branding, business development, trade shows, public relations, packaging and Internet commerce.
Increased profits by cutting new package turnaround time from 8 months to 7 weeks, while coordinating launch of 21 new products, at ConAgra Store Brands (2001-2003).
Experienced managing marketing projects and cross-functional teams through all phases --from planning to on-time completion -- with budgets ranging up to $2.2 million.
Superior communication skills. Worked effectively with marcom vendors to achieve goals, planned and staged major marketing events, and presented to VP-level decision makers.
Cited for “knowledge of brand equity and strategy,” by ABC Company Manager, who added: “Amy did more than her fair share of the work of the projects that needed to be completed. She completed all timelines assigned to her.” (2004)

KEYWORDS
Marketing/Communications Manager, marketing management, marketing manager, strategic planning, marketing plans, marketing communications, marcom, marcomm, sales/marketing, branding, brand building, business development, biz dev, trade shows, tradeshows, public relations, media relations, PR, packaging, Internet commerce, Web marketing, Web-based marketing, project management, team building, cross-functional teams, budgeting, vendor relations, vendor management, event planning, event coordination

EXPERIENCE
Regional Sales Manager:ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (2003).
Provided marketing, sales and account management in three regions for this design services firm.
Qualified, cold called and presented to prospects, producing more than $150,000 in revenue.
Hand-picked to manage key account, ranking in top five for revenue production.
Developed collateral, including brochures, direct mail pieces and PowerPoint presentations.

Senior Project Manager: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (2001-2003).
Increased profitability by managing projects to improve marketing for Store Brands Division.
Planned and managed marketing projects from concept to production, with 100% on-time record. Managed $2.2-million budget (largest in division).
Increased profitability by streamlining turnaround on new POS package from 8-9 months to in only 7 weeks. Increased competitive edge by initiating and working with programmer to create database tracking sales, marketing and production efforts; later rolled out division-wide.
Managed launch of new Fruit Rolls product in Spain, coordinating successful media and packaging efforts to market product. Overcame significant hurdles in global logistics (2003).
Built and managed cross-functional teams of up to eight vendors and internal staff worldwide.
Coordinated all collateral, product demonstrations and other details to support sales personnel at 9 tradeshows, including Private Label Manufacturers Association show (2001 and 2002).
Played key role in planning and coordinating launch of new items, from packaging concept to plant production. Achieved 100% on-time record on all 21 launches over three years.
Co-managed vendor contracts with Vice President, involving 24 designers, separators and printers. Also worked with 16 Anywhere ad agencies to promote products.
Increased sales team profitability by introducing Web-based asset management program that delivered timely project data to field sales reps prior to client meetings.

Senior Project Manager: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1998-2001).
Worked with marketing, sales and production teams to manage package-design projects
Mastered consumer packaged goods marketing by working in 6 different divisions: Breakfast, ABC Company Pizza, Dessert Specialty Goods, ABC Company, ABC Company.
Managed more than 145 projects to 100% on-time completion, from strategy through press approval stages. Included massive redesign of more than 50 ABC Company packages.
Met marketing goals for brand strategy and awareness by directing design process to maximize consumer appeal. Identified packaging improvements based on consumer insights, competitive changes and new technologies. Provided art and photo direction on all packaging projects.
Shortened approval process 5 weeks by helping implement online tracking software (1999).
Played key role in successful Haagen-Dazs Cruise promotion by coordinating all marketing efforts of PR and advertising firms on project (1999).
Delivered regular presentations to VPs on marketing strategies and brand communications.
Awarded for ensuring successful ABC Company and ABC Company team product launch (2000).

Executive Assistant: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1997-1998).
Supported sales and client service. Worked directly with CEO, Controller and Directors.
Worked with executive team to establish annual budget and five-year strategic plan.
Planned and managed four major marketing events for up to 600 affluent attendees.
Assisted sales reps by creating and coordinating production of 35-40 monthly proposals.

Sales Assistant: ABC Company, Anywhere, USA (1995-1997).
Helped increase revenue with effective marketing and sales support.
Worked with Product Management and Marketing to develop innovative new product designs, and managed projects from design to final printing stages (100% on-time record).
Organized and managed special event for 3,000 attendees in 1996; more than doubled attendance in 1997, to 7,500, as a result of outstanding efforts.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Marketing, University of Anywhere, Anywhere, USA (1995).
Minor in Journalism and Mass Communications. Worked as Senior Project Manager at ABC Corporation to finance education. Awarded as Employee of the Quarter in 3Q 1993.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: proficient in Spanish, familiar with Italian, currently learning French.
Interests include golf, biking, tennis, volleyball, swimming and hiking.
Computer skills: Macintosh and Windows; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, FileMaker, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Freehand, Acrobat and Internet research.

Posted by Guaranteed Resumes on August 25, 2006 at 10:33 AM | Leave a Comment (1)

This entry to mid-level professional depicted in the sample resume is seeking to obtain a position within the nonprofit industry.

SUMMARY
More than seven years of education and experience in sociology
and non-profit work. Proven skills in communication, analysis,
counseling and training.

EDUCATION
BA: Sociology, University of any state,Anywhere, USA
(expected Dec. 1997).
Budgeted time and resources to work 15-20 hours per week
throughout school.
Winner: Presidential Scholarship (1992).

EXPERIENCE
Student Board Member: Univ. ABC, Anywhere, USA (1997-
present).
Meet weekly to strengthen partnership between executive board
and students in YMCA programs. Also do fundraising and serve as
liaison for immersion program.
* Strengthened university and community ties with homecoming
events.
* Planned and helped lead staff retreat; hosted university
riverboat cruise.

Student Staff: Metro Internship Program, Univ. ABC,
Anywhere, USA (1996-1997).
Duties included recruiting interns and leading educational
seminars. Collaborated to achieve social and ethical responsibility.
Also designed seminars, curricula and retreats.
* Placed 25 interns in corporate and non-profit positions.
* Program director cited my honesty and diligence in handling
difficult issues.

Student Supervisor: ABC Food Services, Anywhere, USA
(1993-1997).
Received regent's scholarship and promotion for my efforts.
Duties included supervising four cashiers and three crew.
* Entrusted with opening, closing and handling up to $5000 in
cash.
* Described as "thoughtful, responsible and conscientious" by
supervisor.

Researcher: DEF Company, Anywhere, USA (1996).
As YMCA Metro Intern, gathered data on work-readiness
programs via questionnaires and interviews. Created 50-page
resource guide of programs to streamline processes.
* Found key factors in successful programs to enhance grant
process.
* Supervisor cited my follow-through and respect for others.

Peer Counselor: GHI Youth and Family Center,
Anywhere, USA (1989-1992).
Worked to recruit and supervise volunteer peer counselors. Trained
others in awareness of sexual and chemical abuse, communication,
self-esteem issues and crisis management.
* Promoted to paid status. Worked 20 hours weekly with
runaway youth.
* Supervised up to eight counselors. Revised training and
support materials.

OTHER FACTS
* Traveled throughout Europe and the US.
* Computer skills include UNIX and PC operations; experienced
with MS Word.

Posted by Guaranteed Resumes on August 25, 2006 at 10:22 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

For an insightful series on resume writing and job search, check out Guy Kawasaki's blogs last week, his self-proclaimed "HR and recruiting week". Guy started by interviewing Libby Sartain, the Chief People Officer for Yahoo! for tips on how job applicants can stand out from the (noisy) crowd. You will also want to read Job Search Yahoo! Style for seven smart job search moves summarized from the Sartain interview.

The next day Guy blogged his application for an actual job posting - Brand Manager 2 - complete with his cover letter and resume submitted to Libby! Read this blog for clues about what to say in a cover letter (brilliant!) and also look at his 1-page and 3-pages resume versions. They are quite different - he maintains the 1-page version is preferable.

For the final piece in the series, go to the resume and cover letter critique by the university relations manager for Yahoo! who picks apart both the resume and cover letter. Pay attention here - this is a hiring manager revealing what works, what doesn't, and how to make it better.

When you get done reading this series of blogs, tip off a friend - but preferably NOT someone you may have to compete with for a job!

Posted by Resume-Magic.com on August 24, 2006 at 4:15 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Resume writing can be a real task for anyone, even if you have several years of experience in your job. Resume writing is in part an art, but mainly it is a science that plays upon the psyche of the reader. Leaving your resume written unscientifically will jeopardize your job prospects. There are many professional resume writing services available both on the Internet and probably in your town. But if you want to do it yourself, here are the sure-fire tips that will definitely make your resume better:

Five Tips to Write Your Resume

1. Plan your resume to target the industry in general and the interviewer in particular. Doing this quickly brings the focus to:

a. Your Qualifications Summary: Be practical with this part; avoid making goal statements because they may be out of line with a particular company’s positional standpoint. Also, don’t get your personal goals and qualifications mixed up; this section is about your qualifications, it should stay away from any statement about your personal goals. This may seem obvious, but it is a mistake that is often made.
b. The Goal Statement: This is the section for your statement on the goals you want to achieve. Here again, avoid mistakes like ‘… to serve the organization as long as possible and grow to greater heights’. The reality is, your employment’s longevity is riddled with many practicalities and ever-changing market dynamics.
c. Your Salary Expectations: Your resume is not the place to have this discussion. Unless, of course, you want to torpedo your chances of either getting the job or getting a higher salary. Leave this section for oral negotiation.

2. Never write vague descriptions like ‘10 years experience in store management’. Instead, explain what and how you did in stores. A chemical store and an engineering materials store differ hugely in functionality. A description that applies to the former will not to the latter. Just like you were selling something (and you are!), it is better to be specific. Apply this principle to your specific career.

3. Your experiences are not true testimonies of your abilities until you make them link together. How do you do this? By highlighting verifiable and practical justifications. What you talk about in the interview must match the highlighted strengths on your resume. If they do not, you’ll just raise red flags.

4. Letting typos, grammar errors creep in suggests an unorganized character and uneducated behavior. It might not be fair, but that’s the way it is. Since your resume is in fact, your advocate, you must get the most mileage out of it by having it edited or proofread by others, if you can’t do it yourself for some reason. Do it twice or three times if necessary, but get the job done to perfection.

5. If you are a fresh grad, a new set of rules apply to you. As you can’t possibly be show extensive work experience, you need to highlight your educational achievements and extracurricular activities, in place of the experience and accomplishment sections. You can use this to your advantage by reflecting on your leadership skills- for example, if you were a football team captain, organizational skills and accomplishments- or if you were an editor of your school magazine, your meticulous attention to detail.

The way you write your resume can either make or break your job candidacy. Also, if your resume will be posted on the Internet on some of the popular job boards, this means that it will be visible by nearly everyone. Not writing your resume properly, then, has the potential to sink your job prospects entirely. Don’t let this happen to you.

By following the resume writing tips above, you will position yourself as a strong candidate and make your resume stand out from the crowd.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 24, 2006 at 3:30 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

A cover letter is perhaps the trickiest letter you will ever have to write as a job seeker. It can’t be too long so as to bore the reader while at the same time; it can’t be too short either. If you really look at it, you won’t be writing anything more than who you are and why are you writing the cover letter, yet you still want to make it impressive by making it different from the tons that might be fighting to be on top.

So what are the secrets to writing that magical cover letter?

Top Five Tips To Writing Cover Letters That Get Results

Let’s look at the five most important tips that will make your cover letter get attention:

1. Please don’t use a standard cover letter (read: template) with blank spaces for addresses and date insertions. For god’s sake, avoid this as it is going to drive the recruitment manager nuts. If they have read a thousand resumes before they get to yours and they find a cover letter which is not exactly and specifically made for them, they will possibly lose interest and not continue with your resume any further. But seriously speaking, this kind of template gives a feeling of being disregarded to the reader. Can you afford to let this happen?

2. Don’t let all the goodies out of the bag in the cover letter itself. Writing all about yourself in the cover letter is meaningless when you are enclosing your resume as well. Also, a lengthy cover letter is boring and frustrating. The most a hiring manager will do is throw it aside for the circular file. This effectively means you are out of the running. So avoid lengthy cover letters, and keep it brief and to the point.

3. Clearly specify the job code (if it is provided), and give the reference as to whether you are writing the cover letter in response to an advertisement. This prevents your letter from being delivered to the wrong person/department. The right person will understand the position that you have applied for, which makes it easier for him or her to contact you.

4. Personalizing and proofreading the cover letter – this goes without saying. You may argue that perfect spelling and grammar in the cover letter are not evidence of your talents, skills and abilities. Well, look at it this way; what will you do if your talents get buried under unintentional and silly errors? Better yet, how will you know – because if they are, you certainly aren’t going to get called for an interview.

5. Grab attention in the opening sentence itself - This will grab the reader immediately and entice them to read your cover letter carefully and with interest. Think of this as sales – if you don’t get the reader’s attention from the very start, the sale (i.e. – your candidacy) is lost.

Because the cover letter is the first contact that you will have with a company or recruiter, it is absolutely essential that it gets the right kind of attention from the get go. By following the five tips above, you will ensure that your resume ends up at the top of the “yes” heap.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 24, 2006 at 3:27 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Things can go really against you despite your thorough preparation for just a couple of ‘types’ of interview questions. However, it is possible to ignore or forget the other types of possible interview questions. This brings us to different ‘types’ of interview questions, along with traditional questions or questions pertaining to your core skills.

Types Of Interview Questions

It is crucial for you to be able to anticipate different types of questions that may come up in an interview. Let’s categorize them into three types:

1. ‘Out of the box’ questions and hardcore questions are the traditionally asked ones that cannot be readily anticipated. They may or may not be related to the job at hand, and are designed to see how well you can ‘think on your feet’.

2. Questions That Test Behavior And Problem Solving Abilities. These aim to find how you have conducted yourself in difficult situations and how will you do if the situation were to repeat itself. Interviewers always want to test you for unexpected and accidental circumstances.

3. Lastly, There Are Illegal Questions which are sometimes cleverly framed. These are aimed to find out your nationality, religious or ethnic background, marital status, etc. Illegal questions are not always intentional, but sometimes they are. The world isn’t fair, and you may as well know this going in.

Sample Questions

Let’s look at some samples from two categories:

Traditional Questions/Behavioral Questions

1. Tell us about yourself. In my humble opinion, the most overused and overworked, and unfortunately the most likely first question in any interview. This question can be manifested in any form. As there is no right or wrong answer to this, this is an open-ended question, most often used by inexperienced interviewers. However, if this question does come up (and you should assume that it will), then stick to answering strictly in business terms; NEVER volunteer personal information.

2. Why do you want to join us? This is another question belonging to the same category as the earlier one but usually follows it. As such, it is routinely predictable and you should have your answer ready. You need to list the benefits of your joining them from both points of view (the employer’s first, then yours).

3. How would you describe yourself? Adopt a realistic approach towards this question and use adjectives like ‘honest’, ‘hard working’, etc., instead of the overused/ambiguous answers like ‘courageous’ or ‘results-oriented’.

4. ‘Describe a situation which demanded working overtime’ (or any variations on this question). If you have been in the corporate world for any length of time, you should have encountered this scenario. This question is devised only to see how you will possibly conduct yourself, as the new employer is probably anticipating similar situations happening should you be hired.

5. ‘Tell me about a decision that you made which was a bad one’. This may well be a hypothetical question. But if you had had made a bad decision, a ‘positive you’ will explain this in a structured mixture of truth, admission, failure analysis and so on. In other words, logically turn a potential negative answer into a positive one – avoid making yourself look incompetent at all costs.

Let’s take a look at some possible illegal questions. Employers know they aren’t supposed to ask them, but many do anyway (and some in different variations, so as not to be overtly illegal):

Illegal Questions

6. Does your religion preclude you from working weekends? (overtly illegal question)
7. Are you planning to have kids? (designed to reveal your family status, or perhaps your sexual orientation)
8. When/Where were you born? (A clever way of finding out your age or ethnicity)
9. Your last name sounds unusual; what’s your origin? (designed to reveal your ethnic background)

As a job seeker, you will invariable come across all types of interview questions. There are as many different types of questions as there are interviewers. It pays to be aware of the many types of questions that you will encounter – doing so will ensure that you handle such questions with confidence.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 24, 2006 at 3:12 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

An employment thank you letter shows good taste, gratitude, and in general shows a new employer that they made a wise decision in hiring you. Most new hires do not write one, so if you are one of the smart few people who do, your relationship with your new employer will get off to a great start.

When you write your thank you letter, the main goal you wish to accomplish is solidifying the new relationship. You can do this by re-stating the qualifications you have that will be beneficial to the company. Remind the hiring manager in this way of the reasons he had for hiring you. You are, in this way, congratulating him on his good sense, but doing so in a non-offensive, and non-egotistical manner. Be matter of fact, and to the point, because that is businesslike and you and he are there to conduct business. With luck you two will have a very long and mutually rewarding relationship.

If you are accepting a job in sales, marketing, promotions or a related field, then your letter should remind the hiring manager of accomplishments you’ve had in the past in sales or marketing. Tell the hiring manager that you are motivated and looking forward to working with your new team, adding sales to their gross and profits to their bottom line.

If you are accepting a job in retail management, your thank you letter should re-emphasize to the reader your strong skills in customer service, your work ethic, willingness to be an active and cohesive part of the management team, and your ability to work well with the general public and your co-workers, leading by example and presenting a positive company image to the public.

A person working in education, as a teacher or administrator, should have an employment thank you letter that emphasizes a willingness to work as part of the education team, teaching your subject to students and in the process, hopefully instilling in your charges a contagious enthusiasm for learning.

Your employment thank you letter may also be a place to elaborate on goals you may have during your tenure with the organization. A salesman may mention his desire to increase sales by a certain percentage. A project manager may mention his or her desire to participate in a particular project that is important to the company’s success. A teacher may mention school organization’s that he or she wishes to sponsor.

While your resume made your first impression, and you during the interview obviously made a positive second impression to have been offered the job, your employment thank you letter will reinforce those impressions, taking away any buyer’s remorse or cold feet the hiring authority might have later. Your thank you letter after you're hired will service to convince them that they made a good decision in bringing you on board as a part of their team.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 22, 2006 at 9:24 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Preparing for a phone interview is primarily a mental exercise, and something that is easy to prepare for. It is the second impression that you will make on a hiring decision maker – the first impression was obviously made for you by your resume and cover letter, and must have been positive, or you would not have the phone interview appointment. That being the case, it is worth while to prepare for the interview and be ready to put your best foot forward.

Step one in getting yourself mentally prepared for the interview is to rehearse. Practice in front of the mirror, or with a friend or your spouse listening to you, asking questions and playing the part of the interviewer. Make a list of questions you expect the interviewer to ask and have good answers prepared, but have them on the top of your head in general and not memorized. Memorized answers can sound canned and not real, and will not help you. You need to appear genuine and real during the interview.

Step two is preparing and practicing two or three ideas that you want to get across to the interviewer as to why you are the right person for this job. If you are having trouble thinking of ideas, read your resume again. Look for the key points, qualifications or accomplishments you have written that helped you get the phone interview in the first place, and be ready to discuss them.

Step three is think of what you can do for the company. The hiring manager really doesn’t care why you would like the job; he cares about how you can help his company if you are hired.

Step four, on the morning of the phone interview get dressed. Wear the same clothes when you are on the phone that you would wear if you were in front of the interviewer in person. Dress for success and your attitude will reflect it. Dress in your pajamas or an old sweat shirt and your attitude may reflect that as well.

Step five is to smile. Smiles are contagious, even if they can’t be seen. Good salesmen know this and practice smiling on the phone. There is something in your voice and attitude that is conveyed when you smile, and the person on the other end of the phone can sense it. There is truth in the old saying, “Smile and the world smiles with you.” It is basic human nature.

Step six is to speak clearly and enunciate. Use a good quality phone, a land line not a cordless. If at all possible do not use a cellular phone for the phone interview. Crackling noises are distractions and bad cell sites, leading to dropped calls, are a negative. You only want positives during your interview.

Step seven is the phone interview itself. Relax, be yourself and do your best. When the interview is over remember to thank the interviewer for his or her time, and offer to provide any other information they might need to make a decision. Be professional and you may well be rewarded with a job.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 22, 2006 at 9:21 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Interview advice is available from just about everywhere and everyone. An interview can be seen as an opportunity instead of a trial, which is what most people feel that they are on when they are being interviewed for any job position. It is as much of an opportunity for a potential employer to discover what a candidate has to offer their company as well as what the company can offer the candidate. Just as it is expected that an interviewer will ask questions during an interview, you need to be prepared to ask your own questions during the interview. Asking questions shows the interviewer that you are interested in their company and have put thought into becoming an employee.

Another piece of advice that is not often thought of is to do research on the company that is considering your application or resume. Many company web sites feature a lot of the information a candidate might want to know before heading in for an interview. Showing an interest in the company and having some common knowledge to allow for intelligent conversation is a great way to make a lasting impression.

Being aware of exactly what a specific position demands and the kind of skills that are needed in order to perform the job well can allow you to use specific examples of how you might personally tackle tasks and difficulties that may arise. Common advice will always begin with ‘be prepared’ and knowledgeable about the position that is being interviewed for and act excited about the opportunity.

Appearance is something that is always addressed whenever someone gives advice about interviews. A professional and organized look leaves an attractive and likable impression. When the time for the interview comes, the best advice is to be thoughtful, speak clearly, remain spirited about the position and appear confident yet not aloof.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 22, 2006 at 9:18 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

The interview thank you letter is a piece of correspondence that will definitely help a good candidate win a position. Think of it as an extension of the interview itself and as a way of emphasizing any positive points that you may have made about yourself and your willingness to work for the company you’ve interviewed with.

Your thank you letter should be sincere, and informative but it should also be short. Show that you respect the time of the decision maker you are sending the interview thank you letter to. Keep your letter down to two or three paragraphs, get straight to the point and keep it businesslike and you’ll have a winner, and may be pleasantly surprised with a good job offer.

Your thank you letter should of course start with the date, name of the addressee, his or her address, and a salutation, like “Dear sir” or “Dear Mr. Jones.” Then get right to the point and thank the decision maker for spending time with you. Remind the decision maker of two or three key points you discussed in the interview or that you may emphasize on your resume. You may do that in a paragraph form, but many people prefer a bullet point interview thank you letter since it allows you to use fewer words and make your points quicker, while graphically using white space to draw the eye of the reader to the parts of the letter you want to be sure they are to read.

It should always include a final paragraph that points out to the decision maker that you are available by phone, in person or by email if they have further questions. This shows that you are going out of your way to provide the decision maker with the information needed to make a sound decision, which indicates that you would be a great employee to have.

When typing the thank you letter, use a computer and word processing software. In the old days typewriters were fine, but these days computers are expected. Format the it in a simple block fashion with double spacing between paragraphs. Indentations used to be standard but in the past few years double spacing between paragraphs has become more acceptable and expected. Choose an easy to read font. Times Roman 12 point is a good choice. If you find 12 point too large, then 11 point is fine, but 10 point is too small and should be avoided. If you don’t care for Times Roman, then Bookman or 20th Century Schoolbook are also good choices. These are serif fonts, which means they have little hooks on them. Serif fonts are considered friendlier and more personal than san serif fonts, which don’t have the little hooks. Newspapers and magazines usually use serif fonts for copy because they are easy on the eyes.

Print yourthank you letter on good quality paper using a high quality printer, and drop it in the mail as soon as possible after the interview and you’ll make a great impression.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 22, 2006 at 9:15 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

The interview follow up letter can make or break your chances of becoming hired. For that reason it should become an essential part of your job hunting tool box, right in there with the other tools you use: resume, cover letter, thank you note, reference sheet and salary history.

Think of the follow up letter as a second chance. Some people don’t interview in person as well as they can write. Living up to the standards your resume set for you may be difficult. If that is the case, then the interview follow up letter will improve your appearance after the fact. Other people interview well in person, and are able to use the follow up letter to reemphasize key points discussed with the hiring manager, and remind the hiring manager of the good points about the applicant. In either case the letter is essential and if prepared properly will help the applicant get the job.

The following sample interview follow up letter gives an idea of what should be included.

Date

Name of addressee and title

Name of Company

Address

City, State, Zip

Dear ______,

The time I spent interviewing with you today gave me a clear picture of your organization’s operation as well as your work environment. I want to thank you for the thorough picture you painted of your organizational needs.

I left our meeting feeling very enthusiastic about the scope of the position as well as its close match to my abilities. I believe the key strengths that I can offer you are:

· Experience in dealing with people of all types and backgrounds through my life experience, education and training.

· Proven ability to operate a business at a profit, supervise and train personnel, facilitate activities to improve morale and cash flow, and interact successfully with both staff and customers.

· Excellent communication skills—particularly the ability to gain feedback and summarize succinctly.

With my energetic work style, strong people skills and attention to detail, I believe that I am an excellent match for this position. I welcome a chance to meet with you further to elaborate on my background and possibilities of future association.

Thank you for your time. I look forward to meeting with you soon.

Sincerely,

John Doe

You’ll notice that it is written in a positive and upbeat style. In sales, many successful salesmen assume the close. This interview follow up letter does essentially that. The applicant in writing this letter is controlling the conversation and steering it towards positive attributes that he or she possesses, which would make the applicant appear valuable to the company. In addition, by writing a follow up letter an applicant is “walking the walk as well as talking the talk” simply because most applicants fail to write a follow up letter. Using a letter like this shows that the applicant is conscientious, thoughtful, intelligent, and just the kind of person the company needs. Using an follow up letter will lead to more job offers and more jobs.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 22, 2006 at 9:11 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

How to write a thank you letter to use after an interview, a phone interview, or even to someone who passed your name on to a hiring manager is an art that is not taught as often as it should be by placement services and others who help job seekers with finding jobs. They always cover the basics of resume writing, interview preparation, cover letter writing, how to create a reference sheet, and even how to prepare a salary history, which isn’t even required that often, but it is a subject that should be covered. It is a necessary skill that puts the capstone on the interview or other contact you had, makes you appear to be thoughtful and intelligent, and put you above the crowd.

Some hiring managers are so swamped with resumes and cover letters when they post a listing on an online job bank or run a newspaper classified ad that they look for reasons to discard resumes. Having five hundred resumes in your email in box can be quite intimidating. Some hiring managers have been known to send out an automated response to all applicants letting them know that the resume was received. They will then sit back and wait for further communication. If an applicant writes a thank you letter they have a jump on the competition immediately.

How to do it? As in all formal correspondence it should be block formatted with proper spelling, addresses and salutations. Keep it short—two or three paragraphs. In the first paragraph express your primary purpose by thanking the person you are writing to for their time and consideration. Business people are busy and time is a valuable commodity. In the second paragraph restate one or two key job skills you can bring to the position. Remind the reader as to why you are a good candidate for the job. In the third paragraph, thank the reader again, and reiterate that you are available by phone, email or in person should they have further questions. End with the traditional business ending “sincerely yours”.

An example of how writing a thank you letter can help you land a job occurred with one job seeker a few years ago at a business brokerage in the Midwest. This job seeker was already working as a part-time telemarketer. She was competing for a full-time office manager position against two other. One of the men had a bachelors degree and the other was about to receive her bachelors. Both had several more years experience in office administration Obviously the other candidates were more qualified than the first applicant, but she knew how to write a thank you letter, and proved it. After her interview with the company owner, the managing broker and the old office manager (who was retiring and helping choose her own replacement) the fist candidate composed a thank you letter. She then printed out individualized copies for each person she interviewed with mailed them that evening. When the interviewers received the thank you letters the next day they were impressed with her thoughtfulness and adherence to protocol. Despite the fact that the other two applicants were more qualified, she was hired. The fact that she knew how to write a thank you letter probably got her the job she was seeking.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 22, 2006 at 9:08 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Here’s a cover letter tip to get more interviews. Use a bulleted format cover letter rather than a standard letter in paragraphs. The bulleted format is more eye catching, and is more likely to be glanced at by the hiring manager or other person assigned to sort through resumes. This tip will help you get your resume seen by more people and as a result get more interviews and more job offers.

If you decide to use the bulleted format, make sure that each bullet point specifies a reason for the hiring manager to talk with you. This reason can be your number of years experience, your education, a personality trait that you have, or an accomplishment.

Examples of bulleted points would be:

• Over 20 years experience in Human Resource Management.

Or…

• Outstanding work ethic. Lead by example.

Or…

• Master of Science in Education. Currently enrolled in Doctorate program.

Or…

• Saved last employer $30,000 in revenue through modernization of accounting system.

Or…

• Increased sales by 25% last quarter.

This cover letter format allows you to toot your own horn, but in a way that does not seem egotistical because, in bulleted format, it is obviously part of a resume package.

Another cover letter tip that will increase the readability of your cover letter is to use bold faced fonts on occasion to emphasize points you want read. Bold face catches the eye, and is a common device used by graphic designers in advertising copy. Your resume and cover letter are marketing tools for you, just as a print media advertising piece is a marketing tool for a business. Consider using bold face as a cover letter tip from the Fortune 500 ad agencies that you can use without charge.

The next tip to consider concerns the final paragraph of the cover letter, and will help you in your follow up efforts. When following up often times the hardest thing to do is to get past the gatekeeper. The secretary or administrative assistant that screens calls for his or her boss has an important job to do, but so do you, and reaching the decision maker will make you look good. The gatekeeper will try to stop you if the decision maker is busy—after all, he has better things to do with his time than speak with job seekers. So, in the final paragraph of your cover letter, before the “sincerely” and your name, simply state “I will call you next week to check on a convenient time to speak with you in person.” You’ve told the hiring manager you will be calling. Logically he should be expecting your call. For this reason you may tell the gatekeeper that ” Mr. HR Manager is expecting my call this week.” This will increase your chances of getting through, and of getting the interview. This is a variation on techniques that good business-to-business sales people use, and will work for you as well, bringing you more interviews and more job offers.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 22, 2006 at 9:05 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Cover letters for teachers need to emphasize qualifications as well as attitude. Education professionals need to come into the field with an attitude of service coupled with a commitment to excellence and a desire to work closely with students. Cover letters for teachers should reflect all of these points, as should resumes for teachers, and any other self marketing materials used by education professionals.

When writing teacher cover letters for most professional resume writers and job counselors take into consideration the specific needs of the school or school system being applied to. Cover letters are read by the school superintendent, principal, HR director and other education professionals. Additionally in some school systems cover letters for teachers are ready by members of the school board. Since teachers are there to instruct and educate young minds cover letters for teachers need to be especially well written, free of spelling and grammatical errors. Quality printing is essential, as is good quality paper which matches the resume and reference sheet. Cover letters for teachers, followed by resumes for teachers, are the first impressions made of the teachers to their potential new employers, and must be free of error. They also must emphasize the fact that the teacher is a professional, with academic qualifications in the field as well as experience, if applicable.

Teaching is a profession that most enter into for love of learning and a desire to shape future generations. Most teachers are not interested in making a lot of money or they would be in another line of work. Sure, they need to make a decent living, but teaching is not a “get rich” profession. Cover letters for teachers should also emphasize that fact: that the prospective teacher is a skilled and trained professional with a desire to shape the future by teaching students – whatever the age – the designated subject, as well as critical and analytical thinking skills they will use later in life.

Cover letters have to say a lot, but they should still adhere to basic cover letter writing rules and be as brief as possible. They can be written in a standard blocked paragraph form, or in a bulleted form. Both forms are good, and when preparing cover letters for teachers personal preference of style and format should be taken into consideration, as well as the audience. Administrators such as school superintendents and principals are probably better reached with the bulleted form, while school board members tend to be community members from other professions, and the more traditional paragraphed format is probably a better choice if they are the intended readers.

When involved in a job hunt, teachers should spend adequate time on cover letters, since the cover letter introduces the resume and makes it more likely to be read. Cover letters must be well written, to present the teacher in the best light possible.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 22, 2006 at 9:00 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Cover letter writing is almost as important a skill for a job seeker to learn as resume writing. The cover letter accompanies the resume at all times as the primary support document. Whether you use traditional mail, email, faxing, or another type of electronic submission, a cover letter should always be sent with the resume. There are, of course, other tools you’ll use when job seeking. Your cover letter and resume come first of course, followed by follow-up letters, thank-you letters for after the interview, reference sheets, salary histories, and job acceptance letters. If you have good cover letter writing skills, and good resume writing skills, the other written tools should be a snap to compose.

Your goal in cover letter writing is to get the attention of the hiring manager, just as it is with resume writing. The method and format are a little different however. Your resume will cover all, or most of your professional career, and will be from one to two pages. Your cover letter will be a very brief page serving as an introduction to the resume. Cover letter writing style must be direct, to the point, and able to grab the attention of the reader quickly, with a goal of making the reader want to read the attached resume.

Many people, when engaged in cover letter writing, have a tendency to say too much. Good cover letter writing is short and punchy, and will take two or three key points from the resume and emphasize them. The old adage “tell them what you are going to tell them, tell them, and then tell them what you told them” holds true in both resume writing and cover letter writing.

As an example, let’s assume that you are a materials handling manager for a defense contractor, seeking another position. In your line of work the buzz words are MRP, lean manufacturing, ISO 9000, and cost savings. Your cover letter writing efforts should reflect these buzz words to show your value to your current employer and any future employers. Your resume will go into more detail about how you accomplished these goals. The cover letter will simply point out to the hiring manager that you accomplished them. An example of this would be two bulleted paragraphs in the body of the cover letter that say….

Experienced in quality assurance and quality control, MRP, ISO 9000, QS 9000, and Lean Manufacturing.

Demonstrated results in saving significant money for employers through cost savings, inventory level reductions, and on-time supplier delivery.

The hiring manager, according to many surveys, devotes only about fifteen seconds to each resume and cover letter he or she reviews. With that in mind your cover letter writing skills need to be top notch to get this person to look at your resume. Your resume writing skills need to be just as good to get the reader to want to grant you an interview. In turn, your interviewing skills need to be excellent to get the hiring manager to offer you the position. This long, and hopefully positive chain of events begins with good cover letter writing skills and ends with job satisfaction and a nice paycheck.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 22, 2006 at 8:59 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Most professional job postings request that a resume or cover letter with salary requirement be submitted when applying for the position. Often, in addition to disclosing a salary requirement a history of previous salaries will be asked for as well. The first rule to follow when submitting a cover letter with salary requirement is that is the job posting or advertisement does not ask for salary information, do not provide any. All salary information is best broached by the potential employer at his or her chosen time.

A cover letter with salary requirement is commonly requested by potential employers for a number of reasons. Cover letters with salary requirements that are too high for a particular position will often be discarded due to the fact that the employer won’t pay that kind of money for a position or they simply won’t bother offering someone less pay than required in a cover letter. If a cover letter with salary requirement is less than an employer was planning on paying for a particular position, he or she will most likely offer a lower salary. The worst thing a job applicant can do when asked to submit a cover letter with salary requirement is to disregard a salary requirement and/or history request. Most employers will not grant interviews to applicants who do not follow instructions and include all of the information that has been requested.

Submitting a cover letter with salary requirement is a daunting task for many, as they do not want to risk being eliminated from consideration for a job position because they asked for too much money. Others would like to make the maximum amount of money for a position and don’t want to submit a salary requirement that is lower than it could have been. Job seekers can always propose a salary requirement range based on what similar positions are paying. Another way to express flexibility in a cover letter with salary requirement is to state that an individual’s salary requirements are flexible based on the complete compensation package the company can offer including benefits.

Thorough research in regards to what a particular position is worth will help make a cover letter salary requirement realistic and attainable. A great way to go about exploring salary ranges for different positions is to access salary survey information for the specific position that is being applied for. When all else fails, make sure your cover letter with salary requirement is clearly flexible when it comes to salary negotiations.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 22, 2006 at 8:57 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

The initial contact with a potential employer usually is comprised of a cover letter and a resume, but many people don’t know how to write a resume cover letter that complements their resume. The resume is usually a basic description about an applicant including their education, skills and achievements. The cover letter is the perfect opportunity for an individual to specifically address the reasons why a potential employer might want to consider an individual for a particular job position.

A mistake many individuals make with a cover letter is to send a simple, generic cover letter along with each resume. When learning how to write a resume cover letter, the applicant needs to understand that a potential employer will use both the resume and the cover letter in order to learn what they need to know about a potential employee. The entire package presented to a potential employer should be composed in such a way as to help make a decision about whether or not to grant the applicant an interview. Keeping that goal in mind when learning how to write a resume cover letter can help direct the individual composing the cover letter to captivate the reader and compel him or her to move on to read through the entire resume.

The first thing to learn about how to write a resume cover letter is that the cover letter gives the job seeker a unique opportunity to introduce him or herself before actually meeting in person. A good cover letter should demonstrate some personality, display a keen eye for detail, the ability to communicate well through writing, a strong interest in working with a company and the precise reason the company you are applying to interests you why you should interest them.

When learning how to write a resume cover letter, it is important to note that addressing each cover letter so that it is personalized for each position being apply for will show both respect and initiative when taking the extra time to ensure the application ends up in the right hands. Cover letters are completed in paragraph form and should remain in a professional yet conversational tone.

A number of tools are available for anyone who would like to learn how to write a resume cover letter including books, software and online resume services. When making a first impression and learning how to write a resume cover letter, the extra time and money could be a wise investment to ensure your resume and cover letter get results.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 22, 2006 at 8:55 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

You finally did it. You made the decision to leave a career that makes you dread every Monday morning and pursue one that you feel is your true calling. Congratulations! Making the decision was the hard part, right? Unfortunately, no. You’ve convinced yourself that this is the right move…how do you convince everyone else? It’s time to work on your resume.

Resume writing for this situation can be challenging, to say the least. Why? Think about it for a moment – how do you go from a retail manager to a purchasing agent in a corporate environment? Or from an accountant to a salesperson? Not all career changes are that drastic, but you get the picture. Once you look at it from this point of view though, it makes you wonder how in the world you’ll get a job in a new field.

There are a number of things your resume has to portray to the reader:
• The skills that you learned and honed in your past jobs transfer to the one for which you are applying.
• Your strengths and accomplishments compliment the field and position (or type) of position you want.
• You can do something other than what you are currently doing.

So how exactly do you do this? How do you convince a potential employer that you have what it takes to meet and exceed the expectations for the job – no matter what previous jobs you’ve held in the past? One way is by writing a functional resume.

A functional resume is one that you don’t see nearly as often as the tradition chronological and combination ones. That’s because they are used when the situation for the job seeker is not ideal. Other instances may be returning to the workforce after a long period of time or job hopping. A functional resume is used when it wouldn’t be as effective as if you had a solid work history, no gaps in employment and are looking for a job similar to the one you are currently in, if not a step-up.

Your resume may start out with an executive profile or summary of what you have done in the past and what you are looking to do in the future. This is the time to really “talk yourself up”. You do not want to modest.

An example might be:
Accomplished and experienced professional with a 10-year proven record of developing accurate sales plans based on intensive analysis and communication with integral departments. Combines astute strategic and business skills with an impeccable work ethic and drive for success. Self-starter that is enthusiastic, forward-thinking and recognized as a peak performer.

How do you begin to write the body of your resume? Take all your achievements, strengths, education and/or training and write them down. Which ones can you group together under one heading? Headings could include:
• Leadership
• Financial Management
• Account Management
• Goal Setting & Achievement

Of course, these headings are just examples to get your own wheels turning. They will differ depending on your own experience and achievements.

As you are compiling your lists, keep in mind that you are writing for you new career, not your present or past ones. Present this valuable information in a compelling manner that shows how you can be a benefit to a company in your desired career. Use strong adjectives, verbs and keywords to really get your point across.

Now that you have the difficult part done, the next steps are easy. Include your work history, education and any other special training and/or skills that you deem important at the end of your resume. Even though the focus is on the main body of your resume, the other information needs to be on there for reference sake.

And that’s it! You’re done writing your resume. Hard work – yes, but well worth it when you consider what you are now able to tackle – a new job, a new career…a new life.

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Posted by Heather Eagar on August 22, 2006 at 8:52 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

As a professional writing service we view thousands of resumes on an annual basis. These resumes come in all shapes and sizes with everything from clip art to graphics, bolded text and highlighting. Despite the wealth of information currently available, detailing the merits of a successful resume, candidates continue to go with their instincts and turn in one resume disaster after another.

The simple fact of the matter is that employers, screening professionals or HR personnel do not want fancy fonts, highlighted text or hieroglyphics. They want a professionally formatted, reader friendly document that provides them with a detailed but succinct insight into the potential employee's professional background.

Employers want to see quantifiable achievements. They want to hire candidates who show percentage increases, growth and increases in profitability or increased market profile. Whatever your particular profession may be, employers all want to see the same thing. Results. Employer's benefit from hiring conscientious focused and highly motivated candidates who have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team members to achieve common goals and objectives. They want to interview candidates who demonstrate initiative and innovation, leadership abilities and a strong commitment to success.

You may think that these characteristics come across during the interview process. This is very true; the interview process is a great place to demonstrate your personality and unique qualities. But how do you get to the interview in the first place? That's correct, through submission of a highly effective resume that sets you apart as a candidate of choice. Employer's need to determine if the candidate is actually worth interviewing. As cold as that may sound, interviewing is a timely and expensive process. It requires management to be offsite in the company of HR professionals for a significant period of time as they attempt to evaluate a series of candidates before determining who has the appropriate personality and experience to fit into the organizational culture.

The fact remains that the only way to secure an interview is to submit a strong and professional resume that clearly details your strengths, experience and expertise and demonstrates your level of commitment. It is a marketing document that has one goal, to sell your skills to a hiring manager and secure a new position with greater opportunities, benefits and rewards. Savvy candidates understand this only too well and are very aware of the level of competition within their own field. They recognize the need for a professional document that promotes their candidacy effectively.

More and more candidates are seeking professional help or coaching when it comes to creating a resume. They understand that to level the playing field somewhat they must deliver a quality resume into the hands of the hiring manager if they want to have even a slight chance of securing an interview call back. The resume shouldn't be a list of every mundane task completed within your professional lifetime. No employer wants to sit down and read a repetitious stream of information that relates to nothing in particular. You must carefully consider your career and select the highlights, achievements and accomplishments that proved most rewarding to previous employers and to you personally.

Think of goals achieved, targets met, projects completed etc. These quantifiable achievements demonstrate an individual who can execute and follow through on assignments and objectives. It demonstrates motivation and commitment, two qualities that are of utmost importance to the employers of today. New employees need to be able to make a significant contribution shortly after joining a new company. For this reason manager's want to hire candidates who have the ability to think on their feet, develop solutions and find their own way upon hire. That is not to say that you will be ignored on your very first day in your new role. It simply means that employers need to hire people who can be up to speed in a very short space of time. Your resume is your platform for showcasing these abilities and more.

The guidelines for resume writing continuously ask candidates to prepare documents that are designed with the employer in mind. A resume should not be designed as a piece of art or a frivolous piece of documentation. It is not a personal tribute to your working life. It is a very serious career document that is your chance to secure a position of choice. It offers you the opportunity to secure a role that will bring you professional success, personal fulfillment and monetary rewards. It is too important to not take it seriously.

Candidates may complain about the pricing of professional resume writing services but the reality is that professional resume writers understand the employers needs and can create documents that truly establish the candidate as a credible and viable prospect. They understand the competition and can enhance a candidates profile utilizing a mix of their personal characteristics and professional background to set them apart. They understand the job market and indeed the qualifications required for different roles. Their experience both in the field of professional writing and the job market prove a vital resource for any serious candidate. The outlay may seem like an investment but the return it yields is certainly worth the payout. For a relative fee you get to work with a professional who understands your background and the hiring managers needs and can create a resume that matches your skills to the job requirements.

In summary avoid fancy fonts, bolded, italicized or highlighted texts, never use graphics, logos or clip art and print your resume on high quality bonded white or off white paper. It may look cute on pastel colored paper but it will not enhance your candidacy with an employer. Or better still work with a professional resume writer who can give your resume even greater credibility. Submitting a resume is a serious business and will be considered as such by the serious candidate. The serious candidate just may be your direct competition.

Posted by Professional-Resumes on August 22, 2006 at 7:05 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

If you find yourself in the career switch mode, you're not alone. Research indicates that the trend is for workers to change careers several times during their adult lives. There are many reasons for this: changing goals, changes in marital status, moving from being childless to having a brood of kids, changing professional interests, and downsizing within one's chosen industry. Any and all of these things can cause one to abandon one's current career path and start anew.

Still, although people change careers everyday, it is certainly not the easiest process. After all, you have to get used to new corporate cultures…cultivate new professional contacts…undergo new training…pursue another college degree…and, most importantly, secure that first job in your newly-chosen career.

You will find that your career transition will progress much more smoothly if you have a stellar resume to send to a prospective employer. But how do you go about crafting an effective resume—when you have virtually no experience in your new career? Thankfully, there are ways you can organize and word your resume so that it will help you to land that all-important first job in another line of work. Here are some ideas for drafting a resume that will really make an employer take notice:

Focus on Transferable Skills

While you are trading in one career for another, you are not giving up those skills and experiences that have made you a successful professional in the past. Therefore, it's important to recognize those qualifications you possess which would be an asset to you in your next career.

For instance, suppose you worked for ten years as a teacher and you've recently decided to launch a career in real estate. You've decided you'd like to work for an established firm for a time before you go out on your own and launch your own independent realty business. You need to submit a resume that demonstrates that some of the skills and accomplishments you had as a teacher will serve you well in real estate.

In order to do this, you might enumerate the transferable skills in the profile section of your revamped resume. For instance, you might list phrases such as “consistently received superior performance reviews,” “spearheaded the search for a new location for a private high school,” or “led a one-hundred-thousand-dollar fundraising drive for my school.” In this way, you're showing a would-be employer that you are a top performer—someone who will be a true asset to the company.

Highlight Your Educational Background

When you're switching careers, it is essential that you highlight the educational experiences that have prepared you for your career switch. Since, admittedly, you may have little, if any, experience in your new career, it is important that you emphasize your educational training, since that may prove to be one of your chief selling points.

Because of the special considerations involved in a career change, you might consider expanding the education section of your resume. For instance, rather than simply listing your newly-acquired Master's Degree in Business Administration, name specific courses that would be relevant to your new career. In this way, you are demonstrating that you have the specialized knowledge needed for a position in your new occupation.

Building Up Your Experience Section

Still, it would be a mistake for you to assume that the experience section of your resume is a lost cause. There are ways for you to beef-up the experience portion—even before you've secured that initial job.

For instance, it may be possible for you to land an unpaid internship in your newly-chosen field. In fact, you might be amazed at how much you can learn about “real world” experiences from such training. In noting the internship on your resume, be sure to focus on your accomplishments and the specific skill sets you developed during your time with the company. Believe it or not, many employers are impressed with individuals who are willing to take on an internship in a new field after being established in another field for a considerable length of time.

Another possibility is freelancing. Freelancing is certainly not limited to writing these days. One website dedicated to matching freelancers with companies offers services ranging from web design to bookkeeping. The additional advantage of freelance work is that it shows your initiative in generating work, your ability to interact well with clients, and your leadership ability. Since the freelancing will be compensated, it also adds an important line to your “experience column.”

Finally, you might consider whether you've done any volunteer work that would be applicable to your new career. It's entirely possible that the experience you gained volunteering with the Red Cross, for instance, would help you in your new career in health care administration. Or your work as a Girl Scout leader might be incredibly beneficial as you pursue a career in school curriculum planning. Don't make the false assumption that, just because work is not compensated, that does not mean that it isn't valuable.

Make the Most of Your Career Objective

Another technique you can use to enhance your resume for a career change is by paying particular attention to how your career objective is crafted. The objective should clearly indicate the fact that you are heading in a new professional direction. Yet, it should also demonstrate how your prior accomplishments in your former career relate directly to the new position that you're applying for. It's possible that, in writing your objective, you'll need to make special note of those personal qualities that make you an exemplary worker. Those personal traits may help you to compensate for your lack of experience in your fledgling career.

Maintain an Upbeat Attitude During the Resume-Writing Process

It is critically important that you maintain a positive attitude during the resume-drafting process. After all, there may be a number of skeptics who will question your new career path. You cannot allow such negativity to affect your writing, causing you to underplay your professional achievements. By accenting the positive, you will be in the best position possible for embarking on a new journey in your work life.

Posted by Professional-Resumes on August 21, 2006 at 7:43 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

There's an old adage that says that it's not how you start, it's how you finish.

If only that were true for resumes.

Unfortunately, if your resume gets off to a bad start, it can be difficult—if not impossible—to recover. If the beginning of your resume is dull, disjointed, unclear, or indecipherable, the document might be quickly dumped into the “thanks, but no thanks” pile. You'll never get a second chance to make a good first impression, so it is critical that the start of your resume be as compelling as possible.

However, there is no single way to start a resume effectively—there are, in fact, various techniques you can use, all of which have proven successful. The real trick is to identify the resume start that is most appropriate in your particular case. But how do you go about doing that?

Determine What Your Audience is Like

It is absolutely imperative that you write your resume with your key audience in mind. That way, you can tailor your document so that it is appropriate for the human resources executive or company manager that you're applying to. Will your resume be going to an individual who works for a Fortune 500 company? If so, a summary of your career accomplishments—particularly those at another Fortune 500 firm—might be best. Will your resume be sent to an HR representative before it is forwarded to a manager? In such a case, it might be preferable for you to start out with your career objective.

If you are writing with your audience in mind, you are also more likely to include only the most relevant information at the top of the resume. That information is the most likely to spark interest in a resume reviewer—and it's most likely to win you the eventual interview. You need to keep in mind that, at some point along the line, your resume will be examined by a real human being, so it's beneficial for you to write it as if you were addressing one single individual, trying to tell him or her why you are the most appropriate candidate for the job.

Is Your Resume Likely to be Electronically Scanned?

In today's high-tech job-hunting environment, it is crucial that you fashion your resume so that it meets the software needs of prospective employers. In a number of cases—especially in large corporations—your resume will be electronically scanned. Therefore, you need to make sure that the start of your resume is scan-proof. Believe it or not, this is an easier task than it might first appear.

If you believe that there is a strong possibility that your resume will be scanned, ideally, you should place significant keywords at a prominent place at the beginning of your resume. This will get your resume off to a good “scanning start.” For example, if you are applying for a job as a human resources manager, you might want to make sure that words such as “manage,” “human resources,” and “executive” are placed in the summary section of your resume. While it's best if such keywords appear throughout your resume, it is most critically important at the very beginning of the document.

What is the Employer Most Interested in?

Another key consideration when drafting your resume is what the employer is most interested in. Often, this boils down to a debate involving experience versus education. While, in some fields, experience is the preeminent determiner of success, in other cases, education is judged to be more important.

By and large, you will want to have your work experience listed near the top of your resume. For the most part, employers are most interested in what you have accomplished in your professional career. There are graduates from little-known liberal arts colleges who soar in their professional life, and Ivy League alumni who fail in their line of endeavor. While it would be difficult to argue that the attainment of a particular degree is not important, it can be of lesser importance the higher one advances in one's profession.

Pros and Cons of Using a Template

A number of job-seekers feel most comfortable starting their work on their resume by using an established template. This may either be a resume version that they have used in the past, or a professionally-prepared template that is available in a software program. As you might expect, there are distinct advantages and disadvantages of beginning the resume writing process in this manner.

The chief advantage to this method is that it provides you a clear-cut place to begin. It's been said that rewriting is far easier than writing, and that can be true for resume-drafting as well. If you have a template, you may simply be able to rearrange some text, delete some lines, and add others. Also, you may be quite comfortable with your established template, so reworking it will not be all that time-consuming for you.

However, there are drawbacks to working with a template as well. It may limit your creativity, causing you to pass up the opportunity to truly make your resume unique. You may become so rigid in pursing a particular format that you refuse to “think outside the box,” leading to a resume that does not really suit your needs. Also, a template can defeat your efforts at customization, resulting in a resume that cannot easily be distinguished from those of your competitors.

A Resume Start is an Individual Choice

It is important to keep in mind that, ultimately, a resume start is an individual choice. In other words, what may work well for one of your colleagues may not be appropriate in your particular case. However, if you are really having a tough time deciding how to start work on your resume, you might consider consulting with your mentor, career counselor, or someone else with vast resume-writing experience. He or she should be able to give you just the advice you need to get your resume off to a brilliant start.

Posted by Professional-Resumes on August 18, 2006 at 12:48 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Perhaps you've discovered that your career has stalled. While it is true that you are gainfully employed, you just don't seem to be progressing down your career path as fast as you'd like. You've determined that the roadblock in your career is not the result of your lack of experience, your lack of education, or your lack of interpersonal skills. You've come to the conclusion that your failure to hit a career high is due to the fact that you simply don't know how to market yourself well.

You realize that you cannot take out a billboard advertising your credentials. And, while you can certainly work on polishing your networking skills, a lack of contacts doesn't seem to be the problem. You've been diligently sending your resume to numerous employers, but no one seems to be biting—you haven't secured a single job interview for quite some time. You're stuck in a career rut—and the only way out is to make your resume more professional and more attractive to a potential employer. But how do you go about accomplishing that goal?

Realize the Importance of Your Resume

Up to this point, you might have been throwing together your resumes at the last minute, thinking that you could compensate for any problems with your resume in your subsequent job interview. However, you must realize that your resume is, in fact, your most effective career marketing tool. If worded properly, it can open doors for you, offering you opportunities that you wouldn't have had otherwise.

A resume represents your initial introduction to a hiring manager. It should demonstrate how your work history, career accomplishments, job skills, and personality traits are ideally suited for the job that's been advertised. In fact, you can think of a resume as being like a corporate website, introducing anyone who reads it to who you are, what you've done, and what you could potentially do for a client—i.e., an employer. The resume needs to be inviting to read and reflect upon—but, like a website, it should provide snippets of information in an easily digestible format.

Demonstrating Your Marketing Savvy

Once you realize the crucial function of your resume in terms of marketing yourself, your next step is to find ways to show off your marketing savvy. In order to do this, you should draw up a list of your chief skills and professional attributes. Then, come up with a list of career milestones that provide further evidence of your abilities. Do not limit yourself to paid work experiences. Also include your significant volunteer activities, educational experiences, and the like. Some of the skills you might want to highlight would include your managerial ability, your leadership capability, your communication ability, and your decision-making capability. These are the types of skills a prospective employer is likely to be looking for in a job applicant.

Next, you need to give serious consideration to your audience—the prospective employer. You should try to determine the employer's chief challenges, based on the nature of the industry, the competitors the company faces, and similar considerations. With this information, you should have a greater understanding of the employer's wants.

Connect the Dots

Once you've identified your strengths and an employer's needs, you need to connect the dots, showing how you can fulfill the requirements sought by the employer. This can be accomplished by carefully crafting your objective so that it will capture the eye of the hiring manager, making him or her think that you are the perfect candidate for the position.

Drawing the right connections may, in fact, be the most critical part of the resume-building process. Unless you can convince an employer that he or she would be better off hiring you, you are unlikely to make the final cut. At times, you may need to demonstrate a fair amount of creativity in order to show the connection—but it is well worth the effort, particularly if it enables you to attain the job.

Polishing the Product

Any sharp marketer knows that you have to hone your advertising copy in order to ensure that it captures the interest of the consumer. The same is certainly true for a resume. Once you have the basic format in place, dress it up by placing the most important points near the top…whittling away extra verbiage so that the document is not overly wordy…and deleting any non-essential information such as social security number, birth date, and marital status. While it is a wise idea to incorporate certain stylistic techniques such as italicization, bold-face, and elegant fonts, resist the urge to overdue it. Otherwise, your resume could end up being quite difficult to read.

Be Sure to Use Marketing Phrases

Given the fact that you are attempting to market your career, it's advisable for you to use some key marketing phrases throughout your resume. These would include words such as “top-earner,” “high-performance,” “number-one seller,” etc. Granted, you don't want your resume to sound like a commercial, but you do want to get a strong message across. After all, the employer is in a buying mood—he or she wants to hire someone to fill a vacant position. Therefore, you should take advantage of the opportunity to highlight your qualifications in the most effective way possible.

Remember—One Job Leads to Another

It is important to keep in mind that the position you're now applying for may not be the last job you ever have. Chances are it will lead to additional jobs—jobs that offer even greater opportunities for professional advancement, networking, and significant responsibility.

Consequently, in addition to marketing yourself in the here and now, you are marketing yourself for the future. This is particularly important if you are applying to a company that has a history of promoting from within. You want to show the employer that you have the capability of growing with the company, contributing significantly to the corporation over the long-term. In other words, your resume could lead you to the job which could provide the stepping stone to even more rewarding positions in the years ahead.

Posted by Professional-Resumes on August 18, 2006 at 12:46 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Perhaps you've discovered that your career has stalled. While it is true that you are gainfully employed, you just don't seem to be progressing down your career path as fast as you'd like. You've determined that the roadblock in your career is not the result of your lack of experience, your lack of education, or your lack of interpersonal skills. You've come to the conclusion that your failure to hit a career high is due to the fact that you simply don't know how to market yourself well.

You realize that you cannot take out a billboard advertising your credentials. And, while you can certainly work on polishing your networking skills, a lack of contacts doesn't seem to be the problem. You've been diligently sending your resume to numerous employers, but no one seems to be biting—you haven't secured a single job interview for quite some time. You're stuck in a career rut—and the only way out is to make your resume more professional and more attractive to a potential employer. But how do you go about accomplishing that goal?

Realize the Importance of Your Resume

Up to this point, you might have been throwing together your resumes at the last minute, thinking that you could compensate for any problems with your resume in your subsequent job interview. However, you must realize that your resume is, in fact, your most effective career marketing tool. If worded properly, it can open doors for you, offering you opportunities that you wouldn't have had otherwise.

A resume represents your initial introduction to a hiring manager. It should demonstrate how your work history, career accomplishments, job skills, and personality traits are ideally suited for the job that's been advertised. In fact, you can think of a resume as being like a corporate website, introducing anyone who reads it to who you are, what you've done, and what you could potentially do for a client—i.e., an employer. The resume needs to be inviting to read and reflect upon—but, like a website, it should provide snippets of information in an easily digestible format.

Demonstrating Your Marketing Savvy

Once you realize the crucial function of your resume in terms of marketing yourself, your next step is to find ways to show off your marketing savvy. In order to do this, you should draw up a list of your chief skills and professional attributes. Then, come up with a list of career milestones that provide further evidence of your abilities. Do not limit yourself to paid work experiences. Also include your significant volunteer activities, educational experiences, and the like. Some of the skills you might want to highlight would include your managerial ability, your leadership capability, your communication ability, and your decision-making capability. These are the types of skills a prospective employer is likely to be looking for in a job applicant.

Next, you need to give serious consideration to your audience—the prospective employer. You should try to determine the employer's chief challenges, based on the nature of the industry, the competitors the company faces, and similar considerations. With this information, you should have a greater understanding of the employer's wants.

Connect the Dots

Once you've identified your strengths and an employer's needs, you need to connect the dots, showing how you can fulfill the requirements sought by the employer. This can be accomplished by carefully crafting your objective so that it will capture the eye of the hiring manager, making him or her think that you are the perfect candidate for the position.

Drawing the right connections may, in fact, be the most critical part of the resume-building process. Unless you can convince an employer that he or she would be better off hiring you, you are unlikely to make the final cut. At times, you may need to demonstrate a fair amount of creativity in order to show the connection—but it is well worth the effort, particularly if it enables you to attain the job.

Polishing the Product

Any sharp marketer knows that you have to hone your advertising copy in order to ensure that it captures the interest of the consumer. The same is certainly true for a resume. Once you have the basic format in place, dress it up by placing the most important points near the top…whittling away extra verbiage so that the document is not overly wordy…and deleting any non-essential information such as social security number, birth date, and marital status. While it is a wise idea to incorporate certain stylistic techniques such as italicization, bold-face, and elegant fonts, resist the urge to overdue it. Otherwise, your resume could end up being quite difficult to read.

Be Sure to Use Marketing Phrases

Given the fact that you are attempting to market your career, it's advisable for you to use some key marketing phrases throughout your resume. These would include words such as “top-earner,” “high-performance,” “number-one seller,” etc. Granted, you don't want your resume to sound like a commercial, but you do want to get a strong message across. After all, the employer is in a buying mood—he or she wants to hire someone to fill a vacant position. Therefore, you should take advantage of the opportunity to highlight your qualifications in the most effective way possible.

Remember—One Job Leads to Another

It is important to keep in mind that the position you're now applying for may not be the last job you ever have. Chances are it will lead to additional jobs—jobs that offer even greater opportunities for professional advancement, networking, and significant responsibility.

Consequently, in addition to marketing yourself in the here and now, you are marketing yourself for the future. This is particularly important if you are applying to a company that has a history of promoting from within. You want to show the employer that you have the capability of growing with the company, contributing significantly to the corporation over the long-term. In other words, your resume could lead you to the job which could provide the stepping stone to even more rewarding positions in the years ahead.

Posted by Professional-Resumes on August 18, 2006 at 9:08 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

All job seekers ultimately ask one basic question - “Why do I need a good resume?” The answer is simple. You need a good resume to market yourself, have a written record of your skills and accomplishments and to sow the seeds of interest in the minds of recruiters and potential employers. In short, if you want a rewarding, fulfilling career, you need a good resume.

A Good Resume Evolves From Your Credentials and Not From Writing Skills

How very true! But of late, this fact seems to have moved to the background. Yes, with good resume writing skills you can really project your skills. However, realize that you have to have good, marketable skills and credentials – and no one, not even a resume writer, knows them better than you do. So, if you are writing your own resume, how do really make yours stand out from the crowd?

There are 3 principles of writing a good resume that holds true for nearly everyone, yet not everyone follows them (though everyone should). I call them “radical steps”, because landing a job (a good job) sometimes requires new, radical techniques.

Radical Step #1: You Can’t Have A Single Resume for Multiple Job Targets

You must have noticed that within a single field, there are many skills required even though the core needs of employers remain the same. Let’s simplify this. Let’s say that an accountant’s job description remains same across industry segments at the core. Still, there are varying degrees of ‘desirable/preferable’ qualifications across different sectors. More often than not, this plays a major role in selecting a suitable candidate.

So here is a suggestion: keep your standard resume the same while making room for accommodating different requirements. Your resume should never be so inflexible that you can’t apply minor changes when need be.

Radical Step #2: Your Resume Must Make Sense To The Reader

This may seem apparent, but it is not always followed, sometimes inadvertently. The fact is that an awkward resume can be fatal to your job search (or a resume that appears awkward to an employer). Of course, neatness is of the utmost importance, but common mistakes such as writing personal goals in the “objectives” section and overstating your qualifications (especially when you are applying for junior to middle positions) can leave an awkward impression in the mind of the reader. In order to have your resume make sense to the reader, you must make sure that you format your resume using an uncluttered, logical layout that highlights the following:

1. Core competencies
2. Work experience in reverse chronology
3. One core accomplishment that stands out and why
4. Educational qualifications

It goes without saying that you should proofread your resume when finished. Then have someone else do so. Two of the unforgivable sins of resume writing are spelling mistakes and typos.

Radical Step #3: Make Clear Your Value To An Organization

Make no mistake; when you write your resume, you are absolutely marketing and selling yourself. As with marketing any product, you need to impress upon the reader the value of the product (that’s you!) and why they should buy it (hire you). The sad fact is that too many resumes just don’t do this. Writing a generic description of your duties and job titles isn’t going to cut it. You have to make clear what the organization will get out of hiring you. For example, if the position is for a marketing manager, you can highlight your sales abilities by including relevant, specific facts (think numbers, percentages and sales targets).

The crucial key to remember when writing (or editing) your resume – hence the 3 steps above - is to tailor it to the job that you are searching for. You can’t hit the bull’s eye without targeting it.

Posted by Heather Eagar on August 17, 2006 at 4:51 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

What is a chronological resume? A chronological resume is a resume in which you list your past jobs and educational qualifications in reverse chronological order, beginning from the latest or the present one first. This is the traditional and most well known resume format.

Why Use A Chronological Resume?

A chronological resume is especially effective for mid-career professionals and new grads that have limited work experience. It allows the employer to see all of your qualifications including education upfront. Your resume shouldn’t read like a Ph.D. Dissertation – it should get straight to the point, and the chronological resume does this and more:

1. It explicitly demonstrates your career progression. It easily illustrates the solidity of your career.

2. The simple, traditional format makes it easier for employers to skim through quickly and to determine your qualifications. The fact is that most employers are expecting a chronological resume.

3. A chronological resume is a straightforward summary of your professional history. It is neat and simple. An employer usually takes only about 10 minutes to review your resume, and executive recruiters take even less time. Do you want them to do more work than they have to? They won’t, because they don’t have the time!

4. There are no ambiguities about your qualifications whatsoever as everything the interviewer wants to know is open and apparent. This is what you want - because they less questions they have about your resume, the less questions you’ll have to answer in the interview!

Downsides To A Chronological Resume

Of course, like everything in life, the chronological resume has a few downsides. Since you are probably reading this to assess the pros and cons of this resume style, you may as well go in knowing these possible pitfalls:

1. The chronological format does not positively accommodate gaps in employment; in fact, when used, it could expose them quite easily. Additionally, a chronological resume does not suit those candidates who have changed careers often. If this describes you, then you may want to consider this resume style carefully before using it.

2. Cross-discipline skills may not be highlighted to their full potential; some employers are looking for continuity, and if you have changed careers in short periods of time, then using a chronological resume will highlight this fact instead of the valuable skills you can bring to the table.

3. If you have a short work history, a chronological resume will only highlight your lack of experience. For most employers, this is an immediate red flag and enough to make them file your resume under “C” for circular file. I hope you know what that means!

When to Use the Chronological Resume

Students and new grads applying for internships invariably have to use this style as they have a limited work history – they don’t have much choice. But, sometimes seasoned professionals use this format when applying for jobs that involve routine tasks.

Here is another example of when one can use this style: An accountant who is applying for her next job after several years of routine experience will have not much to show in terms of professional gains, but she can show job continuity. For such candidates who need to show continuity when changing jobs, the chronological resume works very well.

The Chronological Style Is Effective Across All Sectors

One of the reasons why chronological resumes are so popular is that they can be used effectively across all sectors. This includes the public and private sectors, as well as the Federal and State government sectors.

Although no one will actually say it, many employers are inherently expecting a chronological style resume, and may be psychologically thrown off or “distracted” by any other resume type. The employer may not be aware of this, or may not even know why they don’t like a particular resume, but 9 times out of 10, this is the reason. It may not be fair, but that’s the way it is!

Reduce The Risk

Let’s face it…deciding to leave your current job and look for another one is a risk. You may not look at it that way, but it is. Any time you decide to do/use/implement something out of the ordinary, you are taking a risk, and this includes your resume format. There are only so many factors that you can control when searching for a job, and one of them is the type of resume that you send out. By using a chronological resume, you can take control of your destiny, immediately reduce your risk and increase your chances of landing a job that you’ll love!

Posted by Heather Eagar on August 17, 2006 at 4:47 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Choosing a resume style is as difficult or easy as choosing the most suitable dress or suit for that all-important interview. It is all too simplistic to say that a one ‘jacket fits all’ strategy will work for everyone when deciding what resume style to use – still, most job seekers take this approach and use a functional resume, even when it may not be well suited to their specific situation. One appropriate alternative to the functional resume is the combination resume. You may wonder how this type of resume will work for you. What you need to understand is the fact that each person’s situation is different, and resume readers (your potential bosses) are different people with variable moods and different points of view.

A combination resume can be an effective alternative to a functional resume in many cases. Let’s take a look at what a combination resume really is.

Combination Resumes

As the name implies, a combination resume is one that merges the styles of both the functional and chronological resumes. The combination resume doesn’t just present the facts in reverse chronology but also highlights the functional aspects of each position that you have held, such as your unique skills, the experience gained in all previous jobs and your knowledge.

How Will A Combination Resume Work For Me?

Combination resumes suit all those who have varied (read: checkered) employment histories. This can be due to gaps in employment or having held substantially different positions. If you are changing your career, a combination resume will most likely work well for you. This is because they emphasize your skills and adaptability more, which is typical of changing careers at regular intervals. A combination resume is also perfect for students and new graduates with only part time or internship experience.

The crux of the matter is that the combination resume provides the perfect platform for highlighting and presenting your soft skills, in addition to allowing you to list your work experience in a chronological sequence. For all these reasons, a combination resume is a workable alternative to a straight chronological or functional resume.

Here is a snapshot of candidates that would benefit from using a combination resume:

1. Entry level candidates who have very short work experience to speak of but strong academic excellence and marketable skills.

2. Older employees - they can make use of the summary section to highlight their strong credentials from their long careers.

3. Frequent career changers. With the caveat that if you are radically changing your career, it is more advisable for you to use a functional resume than the combination resume.

4. Candidates who have had gaps in their employment for long periods of time and are now attempting reentry to the job market.

5. Lifers. Those job seekers who have spent a long time in a single job or similar jobs without breaks or any changes whatsoever. They could very well use the chronological style, but the combination resume will present them as more polished and adaptable (key here).

Doing Double Duty

The key to a combination resume really lies in how effectively you market your skills and abilities on paper. Use the combination resume to head off possible red flags that can torpedo your chances with a particular employer or for a particular position right from the start. Take advantage of the benefits of a combination resume by positioning your unique combination of skills and accomplishments upfront.

By using a combination resume, you give the employer what they want, (because employers either consciously or unconsciously look for a chronological-format resume) and give yourself an immediate advantage over the competition - candidates that use other resume types.

Posted by Heather Eagar on August 17, 2006 at 4:40 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

During your academic career, you probably never took a class on how to secure your ideal job. Yet, chances are you've devoted a great deal of your professional life to attempting to move up the career ladder in an effort to reach the highest rung. As a result, you've spent much time tinkering with your resume, trying to find the formula that will guarantee your success in the job market.

However, there is one critical factor that you may have overlooked, much to your own detriment: the manner in which your resume is submitted. It's simply not enough to produce a stellar resume—you must also present that resume to a potential employer in an appropriate manner. If you fail to do so, not only will you lose points with a hiring manager—you might also lose out on the position of your dreams.

What Does “Professional” Really Mean?

When you launch a job search, the word “professional” comes up again and again. Your cover letter must be professional; your attitude must be professional; your interview attire must be professional. Still, you might be wondering what it really means to submit a resume in a professional manner.

To be professional is to be business-oriented—to complete a task in an efficient, timely manner. A professional finds out what is required in a given assignment and carries out that assignment with grace and seeming ease. A professional does not complain about the task he or she has been given; rather, the professional welcomes the opportunity to use talents, skills, and expertise to make a meaningful contribution.

When applied to the science of resume submission, professionalism means turning in a resume in the proper format, in the appropriate manner, in a timely fashion. It means that an employer will not have to track you down in order to ask you to re-submit your resume using preferred guidelines. In short, being a professional means getting it right the first time.

Pay Close Attention to the Job Posting

In order to submit your resume professionally, it is highly important that you pay close attention to the original job posting or want ad. Far too many of us skim job listings, not bothering to focus on what the listing is really asking of a job applicant. You simply cannot assume that, just because your last employer preferred that a resume be e-mailed, that your future employer will have the same requirement.

Read the text of the job posting carefully to determine if the employer would prefer that the resume be e-mailed, snail-mailed, or faxed. If the employer offers two options, select the one that is more immediate. In other words, if your choice is between e-mailing and mailing, by all means mail; if it's between faxing and mailing, choose the fax option. The reason for this is quite simple: You want your resume in the hands of a would-be employer as quickly as possible. You don't want your resume to disappear in a pile of resumes that arrive in the mailbag three days after the initial newspaper ad appeared. Sometimes, the key to standing out from the competition is by being the first to arrive on the scene, and you can accomplish that feat by getting your resume in early.

Be Careful to Include All Information Requested

If you are short on time, you may think that you don't have to bother with tailoring your resume for a specific job. After all, if it's a well-written resume, shouldn't it be embraced by virtually any employer? While it is certainly true that an expertly-crafted resume will serve you well, a one-size-fits-all approach does not necessarily work. If you are determined to submit your resume in a professional manner, you need to make sure that your document includes all the information requested by the prospective employer. For instance, if the employer requests salary history and you provide none, you could find yourself quickly eliminated from the applicant pool.

Make Electronic Submissions as Smooth as Possible

If an employer prefers that you submit a resume electronically, you'll want to carry out that task seamlessly so that you make the best possible first impression. Loading your resume with keywords is definitely a smart idea, but it will be meaningless if the resume you've turned in cannot be read by an electronic scanner.When e-mailing your resume, you may be tempted to submit it as an HTML file. After all, most of us are accustomed to reading HTML formats all day long as we gaze at our computer screens. An HTML document is definitely more pleasing to the eye; therefore, it may seem like the most appropriate choice, aesthetically-speaking.

And yet, there are problems with submitting a resume in HTML code. While HTML is, in fact, easier for human beings to read, it is not necessarily easier for database software to read. Since you want to ensure that your resume scans well, it's best to stick with a plain-Jane text file. It may not be a pleasure to behold, but it is highly functional. And it could also be the key to helping you to secure a job interview.

Use Appropriate Formatting for Online Submissions

If you frequently visit job search websites such as Monster, HotJobs, and FlipDog, you've probably noticed that employers often allow you to apply for jobs online through an electronic job posting. This can be incredibly convenient and a real time-saver.

However, you need to make sure that your resume is copied onto the form in such a way that it is highly readable. If you copy and paste from a Microsoft Word document, you might find that the result is a disjointed-looking document that is terribly difficult to decipher. Given this fact of electronic life, it's important that you copy and paste from a text file rather than from an MS file. You're far less likely to run into formatting problems that way.

If in Doubt, Ask

If you've pored over a job posting and you're still unclear about how to submit your resume in a professional manner, try e-mailing or phoning the company to find out what the hiring executive is looking for in resume submissions. If you know exactly what the employer is looking for, you'll be in a much better position during the job application process.

Posted by Professional-Resumes on August 15, 2006 at 5:21 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

When candidates think about resume writing they rarely think further than documenting their previous roles and responsibilities in an effort to persuade a hiring manager to call them for an interview. To many candidates a resume is simply a document that details their progression from school and university through each different role to date in their career. While it is quite true that this is the ultimate purpose of the resume, it is also true to say that it can secure for the successful candidate a new role at a salary that far surpasses your immediate expectations.

The reason that your resume can make this possible is twofold. Firstly a strong resume will offer you an opportunity to demonstrate the many ways in which your employment will yield results and enhance company success. Secondly, smart candidates understand that quantifying the percentage growth, sales, profitability or cost reductions that they have the ability to make within an organization will prompt an employer to sit up and take notice. Hiring managers understand that a candidate who can transform operational success and generate more sales or decrease costs are certainly worth an additional $10,000 or $20,000 in salary expenditure. An additional salary hike is obviously a far more cost effective method of spending money as it requires considerably less operational spend than losing thousands of dollars in operational inefficiencies or down turned sales and profit margins.

Employers will agree to pay highly competitive salaries to candidates who prove themselves an asset to the company and who demonstrate an ability to increase overall profitability whatever form that may take. This doesn't mean that you have to be a master sales person or a highly successful operations manager with a unique ability to reduce costs. Whatever your occupation and background, you simply must demonstrate an ability to enhance company success and effect the bottom dollar whether its through customer service, administration, marketing etc. Whatever your skills or area of expertise, successful businesses rely on employees who have the ability to shape the organization.

With rising costs and increased expenditure, companies and organizations find being in business more challenging than ever before. Investment in new employees needs to generate a return if it is to prove viable and for this reason employers are prepared to pay top dollar for highly talented candidates. Your resume is the only forum that you have when it comes to making an initial impression. You may be the most personable, charismatic candidate that has ever walked through the doors of an interview but no one will get the opportunity to find out if you don't present your candidacy and market your skills and experience effectively.

We cannot stress enough how vital it is to make an employer want to hire you. You have to demonstrate your level of expertise, proven record of success, accomplishments, achievements, experience and the personal qualities and characteristics that are integral to your career success. All of these factors play a part in profiling your candidacy. You cannot be happy to simply sit back and wait for an employer to knock on your door. We all live in the real world and understand that things like this don't happen. The cold harsh reality is that the job market is highly competitive and the business world highly challenging. To ensure that both employers and employees find a common ground, there has to be a need and a solution. The employer has a need to make money and develop a successful business. The employee has a need to make a good salary and find a role that challenges and fulfills them.

Because every single candidate submits their resume with the same mandate, it is critical that you provide an employer with the kind of information that makes them want to meet you personally. Your resume is your ‘Golden Ticket'. It is the only way that you can secure that all important meeting and give yourself an opportunity to demonstrate on a face to face basis the certain contribution you can make for a new employer.

Understanding an employer's requirements is of paramount importance when creating a resume and cover letter. That is not to say that you develop a resume that only responds to a specific job specification or advertisement. It means that you need to understand the employer's requirements and demonstrate where your experience and expertise has met each of these requirements for a previous employer. It means matching your knowledge and abilities to the position and demonstrating an ability to make an immediate and significant contribution.

Employers want to hire employees who can think on their feet and who have a proven ability to hit the ground running. Your resume must reflect this. It must blend your professional experience with the very characteristics that are inherent to you personally. It is this mix that will market you as a candidate of choice and generate that all-important interview.

Remember, your resume really does count so you have to take it seriously. Don't underestimate the power of your resume in your job search or salary negotiations. The salary negotiation is obviously the most unpleasant part of the job searching process. It is difficult to negotiate terms for both salary and benefits as you strive to create a positive impression with a new employer. The hiring manager undoubtedly holds the cards in this situation as they can afford to set terms without losing face. The candidate who argues or stubbornly refuses to move within the negotiation process risks the wrath of the hiring manager before setting foot inside the door. For this reason it is critically important that your resume determine a solid baseline. If your resume sets your salary at a higher rate than expected the negotiations can only go one way, as you will have nothing to risk. You will be in a position to start at a higher dollar amount and can therefore secure a higher salary without conflict.

You maintain strong professional relations with your potential employer and secure a better salary. It makes for a good working relationship and great career prospects!

Posted by Professional-Resumes on August 14, 2006 at 11:56 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Entry level job seekers often write terrible resume objective statements and sometimes don't even write them at all. While it is true that some employers ignore them, it is also true that far more employers will ignore the entry level job seeker who fails to include a specific objective statement at the top of their resume.

Let's start by talking about entry level resume objective statements that are poorly written and move onto well written entry level resume objective statements. Far too many entry level job seekers write that they are "seeking a position with a growing organization that will allow me to use my talents and skills." Well, who isn't seeking that type of a position? Who wants to work with a failing organization that refuses to use your talents and skills?

Entry level resume objective statements need to be clear and concise. If you can't figure out what job you want, then how can you expect a stranger to match you up with the appropriate position? Some candidates mistakenly believe that recruiters have all of the time in the world to infer from a one page document what position would be best suited to an applicant and vice versa. Wrong. Recruiters typically spend about 10 seconds scanning a resume. If they can't immediately tell what position you are applying to and whether you appear to be headed, then your resume will be headed for the round file (the trash).

Your objective statement has to be clear and concise. If someone told you not to use an objective statement because it is too limiting, that person is not connected with the entry level job market. You must be specific and directed. Period.

Entry level resume objective statements should clearly and concisely indicate the following:

1. Job Type (ie., Accountant, Electrical Engineer)
   
2. Industry (i.e., Retail, Banking, Insurance)
   
3. Geography (i.e., Pacific Northwest, Oregon, Portland metro area)
   

Do you feel like your resume has been taking the unguided tour of "Resume Hell"? Well, there actually may be something you can do about that!

Let's first look at content: does your resume have a focus? By that I mean, a real honest-to-goodness job focus, not something like "a challenging position with plenty of room for gorwth" or "an opportunity to develop new skills". Do you ever see a job posting that requests "Someone seeking a challenging position with plenty of room for growth?" Of course not!

If you are seeking an entry-level position in pharmaceutical sales, then say so in the Header (or Objective) of your resume. That's your CLAIM - you are asserting by making that your Header that you do in fact have what it takes (according to the employer's definition) to be in entry-level pharma sales. Then you have to follow that up with PROOF - in essence, that's the rest of your resume.

The proof needs to look and sound like proof, not vague generalities. Don't say, "Trained staff in office technology procedures". Instead say, "Trained and motivated 12 executive assistants in Outlook scheduling calendar, increasing their productivity by 40% and scheduling accuracy by 75%". Give me something I can sink my teeth into, something believable, that is TRUE. The quantifiers you use ($, #, %) help to establish the believability of your claim. It is OK to make a "best-guess" estimate of the quantifiers; ask yourself, "Would my references support this statement as true?" That's the litmus test. Above all, it is imperative that you do not exaggerate or lie.

With a few of these kinds of specific, quantified accomplishments, your resume will start to turn heads. Then boost your resume's visibility by using strategies that will get your resume in front of "must-see" employer eyeballs. Take a tip from Carolynn Duncan and try out innovative approaches. Check out her blog "WhyProvoLabsIsHiringCarolynnDuncan" featured in Recruiting.com's blog posting "Using a Blog to get a Job" for a creative and persistent strategy.

Combine proof-building resume content with eye-catching resume visibility strategies and you will boost your resume power to the max. You know the old saying, "If you continue to do what you've always done, and expect different results, that's the definition of insanity!" Do something sane for your job search - get that resume really working for you and then get out of the way!

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This business professional with Fortune 500 experience depicted in this sample resume seeks a Business Analyst position.

OBJECTIVE
Business Analyst position where Fortune 500
experience, education and proven skills will add
value.

PROFILE
Proven ability to leverage technology for increased
efficiency. Expertise includes process analysis,
advanced mathematics, analytics, and design of
improved operational methods.
Increased productivity 400% at 3M after analyzing and
overhauling processes (1999-2004).
Strong financial background, with MBA (in progress)
and advanced course work in corporate finance
analysis and decision-making, financial management,
investment and portfolio management, and
international finance. Track record of achieving
results in compliance with strict federal
regulations.
Excellent communication skills. Experienced
determining end-user needs, defining process
specifications and documenting procedures. Articulate
in person and in writing.
Described as "a strong team player" by 3M reviewer,
who added: "He understood what business is all
about. He kept a sharp eye on the bottom line …."
(2005)

KEYWORDS
business process analysis, advanced mathematics,
business analytics, improved processes, process
improvement, increased productivity, financial, MBA,
corporate finance analysis, financial analysis,
financial management, investment management,
portfolio management, international finance,
compliance

EDUCATION
MBA: Finance program, XYZ University,
Any City, Any State (degree due Jan. 2006).
GPA: 4.00 (major), 3.89 (overall). Working full-time
to self-finance 100% of tuition.
BA: Physics; Mathematics secondary emphasis, XYZ
College, Any City, Any State (2003).
Completed degree while working at 3M to self-finance
100% of tuition and expenses.

EXPERIENCE
Quality Technician II: XYZ Scientific Corporation,
Any City, Any State (2004-present).
Maximize efficiency by reviewing, updating and
writing test methods, SOPs, training manuals, etc.
Ensure quality control of testing procedures
performed on high-tech products. Comply with exacting
internal and governmental requirements. Meet or
exceed all performance goals.
Worked on key project to analyze and revalidate
product test systems and completion of real-time
shelf life testing process. As a result, averted lost
sales of strategically vital stent product (2005).
Won acceptance for improved testing procedures, which
standardized data sheet usage (2005).

Technical Aide: XYZ Company, Any City, Any State (1999-
2004).
Worked on multiple projects to support and improve
all aspects of product development process.
Contributed to success of more than six major
projects. Supported documentation required by federal
regulatory agencies. Contributed to planning and
completion of project milestones.
Increased productivity of potential candidate
formulations 400% by overhauling lab testing
procedures. More than quadrupled output with new
methods, adopted department-wide (2003-2004).
Reviewer said: "He handles common business
situations, such as tight timelines and heavy
workload, with professionalism and maturity.
Additionally, he is flexible with his time and has no
trouble in assisting other individuals when specific
needs arise."

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interests include building computers, golf, home
theater, model trains, music and target shooting.
Computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Access. Familiar with PDM, Project
Office, Lotus Notes, SQLims and SAP. Quick to master
new software and hardware.

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KEYWORDS
HR, human resources, manager, management, staffing, hiring, recruit,
recruiting, negotiate, negotiation, benefits, personnel, sourcing

SUMMARY
Ten years of success as a human resource manager. Seeking a
position where skills in staffing, management and leadership will
make a contribution. Able to increase efficiency and profits by
making HR a strategic partner with management. Extensive
academic and industrial experience.

SKILLS
Management -- Highly motivated leader who thrives in a fast-
paced setting. Flexible, with excellent communications skills. Hands-
on management style, able build teams that bring out the best in
staff, while meeting corporate objectives. Diplomatic negotiator.

Administrative -- Able to recruit, interview and hire employees to
meet high corporate standards. Experienced in training supervisors
and managers to do performance reviews. Thorough knowledge of
employment laws, benefits packages and job descriptions. Precise
attention to detail.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
XYZ Inc., Any City, Any State (1996-present).
Human Resource Manager (1996-present). Create human
resource policies and procedures. Administer corporate safety
procedures to comply with DOT regulations. Supervise international
personnel functions. Oversee salary administration; develop salary
charts for exempt personnel. Author and enforce affirmative action
plans. Highlights:
COO, citing my expertise and hands-on approach, asked me to
return to solve staffing problems and improve HR
administration.
Manage human resources for 2,000 personnel worldwide.
Design and set up human resources information system.
Introduced policy to improve communications between business
units.

XYZ Protein, Inc., Any City, Any State (1995-1996).
Director of Personnel (1995-1996). Position was vacant for two
years prior; treated as start-up situation. Administered corporate
safety procedures to comply with DOT regulations and state
worker-compensation laws. Administered all human resources for
1,000 exempt, non-exempt and plant personnel. Staff of four.
Highlights:
Created new strategies for sourcing, screening and hiring
personnel. Introduced team-building training programs.
Increased efficiency by combining three sets of human resource
policies into one.
Created new safety focus for employees, using incentives and
bonuses.
Combined human resources strategies with overall business
objectives.
Negotiated union contract with one plant; created union-
avoidance strategies at three others.

XYZ Inc., Any City, Any State (1984-1995).
Manager of Fleet Personnel/Director of Personnel (1988-1995).
Recruited, staffed, trained and provided compensation for 4,000
employees worldwide. Managed HR policies and procedures.
Supervised six international personnel functions. Administered
expatriate program for employees working abroad. Highlights:
Originated and activated progressive discipline and grievance
procedures.
Designed and led successful anti-union campaign for Alaskan
business unit.
Oversaw salary administration and developed salary charts for
exempt personnel.
Negotiated with travel agencies on airfares, resulting in savings
of $2 million.
Authored and enforced affirmative action plan.
Co-chaired HR due diligence during merger with Tidewater.
Created a recruiting team that traveled nationwide, hiring over
800 people in one year.
Began pre-employment testing that improved selection and cut
turnover by 20 percent.

Operations Manager (1986-1988). Controlled operation of vessels
in Any State. Directed personnel, cost controls,
maintenance, repairs, customer service and marketing. Set up initial
17-unit operation.

Captain (1984-1986). Captained off-shore oil supply boats.

EDUCATION
BS, Human Resource Management, XYZ University, Any City, Any State (1993).

Human Resource Executive Program, University of XYZ, Any City, Any State (1996).

PHR Designation, Human Resource Certification Institute (1995).

ASSOCIATIONS
Society of Human Resource Management [SHRM] (1990-present).

American Management Associations [AMA] (1990-present).

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