Resume Writing Tip: Passive Versus Active

As for most things, there are good resumes, normal resumes, and bad resumes. Many job seekers fall into the trap of writing a normal resume and hope that it will get them the job. That is wishful thinking.
One aspect of resume writing that is not emphasized enough is the research aspect. Most career articles emphasize research as a preparation for the interview stage. Yet, before you reach that stage, you must first pass the preliminary round of screening.

A passive resume is one in which you simply describe what you did. Most employers are interested in what you did in the past only to the extent that it can help them decide of your future performance. In other words, a good resume is one that is forward looking.
Before writing your resume, you should research the industry, the position, and the employer. As you gather information, you will know what skills or experience to emphasize to make your qualifications stand out.
An average salesperson will describe a product and hope that the customer will buy it. A good salesperson will meet the customer’s needs or even create a need in the customer
Article courtesy of WorkBloom, an employment blog incorporating a comprehensive career resources section, including the largest database of professionally written resume and cover letter samples on the Web.