Will your resume actually be read?

Reprinted courtesy of TheCareerNews.com
NEW YORK, NY –When writing a resume, create a mental picture of a desk piled high with dozens or even hundreds of resumes next to each other. These resumes were submitted by people who are just as qualified as you are and want the job you are applying for. Keeping this image in the forefront is critical to your success in writing a compelling resume. It will force you to focus on creating a strong title and a targeted opening which tells the employer to consider your qualifications over those others.
Each reader who picks up your resume will make a quick decision as to whether to read it carefully. Given that, the top one-third of your resume should include a powerful statement that sums up who you are and encapsulates your professional experience. This profile statement should a brief summary of your accomplishments. Make it 1-2 paragraphs long with 3-4 sentences each, or perhaps a series of bulleted points.

These are the questions a hiring manager wants answered: The field you are in — even more specifically, what department you want to work in and the title you would like to have. How much experience you have in a similar position or in the field? What special skills and/or certifications you have? The difficult problems you have solved and what you have accomplished. The advances you have made throughout your career. The type of person you are and your work characteristics.
Article by Linda Matias, President, Careerstrides.com, and reprinted from TheCareerNews.com. Get the latest breaking News, Tips and Tools for your job search, Free!