Free résumé review

Friends, I know that lots of people have lost work or are concerned they won't have a job to go back to.

I am a certified Résumé Writer. I help people find jobs. Right now, I'm offering FREE RÉSUMÉ REVIEWS (regular $50 & includes written feedback on content, style and ATS compatibility checks) to anyone who has lost their job or is concerned about having a job when they go back. (limited offer dependent on # of requests and only for North America)

If you are looking for work or know someone who might be, and they need a fresh look at their résumé, please get in touch.

Now what? What to do with your résumé AFTER you've worked with a résumé writer.

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1. Check it over.

- Make sure there are no mistakes (spelling mistakes, job title mistakes, etc.) and that everything is truthful. (Brag about your accomplishments though!)

- Read through and see if the words are words that you would use. Are you comfortable referring to this in an interview? Does it reflect you in tone, phrases, and achievements?

- Go back to your résumé writer if you need any edits or changes (check your contract to see the allowed time frame.)

2. Save a copy, once you have the edited and reviewed documented. Keep it and don’t save over it.

3. Review it for interview talking points. Through the résumé writing process, your skills and achievements should have been identified. Which of these points do you want to expand on in an interview?

4. Start applying to positions that are a good fit.

- Target, target, target! This means making sure you are reviewing what’s important to the job you are applying for and highlighting that in your résumé. Literally, go through the job posting and highlight what’s important. Is that in your résumé? Where?

- Your achievements/skills/ highlights sections can be moved around (don’t be afraid to do this)! What’s most important to this position? Is that your first bullet?

- Update your profile section with the title of the job you’re applying for.

5. Take it with you.

- Do you have an interview? (Congratulations!) Print out a couple of copies and bring them with you. This will allow you to remember your talking points about why you are a good fit AND shows that you are prepared if any interviewer comes in and doesn’t have a copy.

6. Keep it updated.

- When you get a new position, update your résumé with the new experience. Keep documentation of all the new responsibilities and achievements. You may not have to use all of that in a future job search, but it’s good to have it written down and ready to use.

What doesn’t go on my resume? (Ask me mondays)

Q: I’m redoing my resume. What shouldn’t go on there?

Many things have changed in the last few years, so this is a good question!

Let’s start with the little things: you can remove your full address and postal code. Also remove your high school info IF it’s been over 5 years or you have gone to any post-secondary (college/university) or if you have relevant work experience. Remove the objective! The objective should be replaced with a summary and a highlights section.

Now the bigger things: You can also remove any work experience that’s farther away than 15 years UNLESS it’s relevant and not similar to anything else you’ve done since. Most often, your recent experience will be your most relevant, so that’s where your resume space and your efforts should go to. If this is the case, your resume will be two pages (three at most if you’re going for an executive position). Your most recent experience (like all your resume details!) should not just list your duties, but all your achievements and how you add value.