Don't just tell: Focus on the sell
Reprinted courtesy of TheCareerNews.com
SPRINGFIELD, OH -- Job seekers basically just talk about themselves and give a very one-dimensional, very flat description of what they do best, instead of selling themselves to prospective employers by emphasizing the value they bring to the company," said Teena Rose, president of Resume to Referral, a career consulting firm in Springfield, Ohio.
Rose, a certified professional resume writer, also advises on cover letter writing and does career coaching. "When your resume is read next to those of other candidates with basically the same skills, you need something to make yours stand out. Simply phrasing your skills and accomplishments in a different way will make an immeasurable impact on prospective employers."
Selling yourself, or marketing your skills, is very different from just talking about how good you are. Your choice of words during your job search will make you and your accomplishments more marketable.
Article by Teena Rose, Careerist, Book Author, and Writer, and reprinted from TheCareerNews.com. Get the latest breaking News, Tips and Tools for your job search, Free!
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