Your resume is your first introduction to any potential employer, so you want to make a good impression! The first impression is everything! The best way to ensure you get your foot in the door is to write a results-oriented resume specific to the job. Yes, no one gets excited about updating their resume for a job. However, it is the best way to separate yourself from other job seekers.
Writing a results-oriented resume can be overwhelming.
But guess what?
You don’t have to be a professional resume writer to do it!
To write a results-oriented resume, follow the step-by-step guide below, and you will be one step closer to landing the job interview!
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Start with the job description
The job description will tell you precisely what the employer is looking to see in your resume, so start there first. Please read the job description and take note of your experience that aligns with their need. The important responsibilities for the job are in the bullet points. You will also want to look at the basic requirements in the posting. The basic requirements will tell you, at minimum, the experience you must have to move forward in the job interview process. You will need to make sure you meet the basic requirements and have that experience listed on your resume. The job description will guide you on how to create a results-oriented resume for each application you submit. To get noticed, the recruiter needs to see that you have the experience or transferrable skills for the job.
2. Showcase your accomplishments, not your job responsibilities
Now that you know what the employer is looking for, you can add your relevant work experience to your resume. This is the time to toot your horn just a little on your past accomplishments. So don’t be shy! Details are everything, so be specific with your achievements. If the job requires sales experience, be sure to highlight how you have increased sales by the numbers. Including the metrics you’ve hit is key to producing a results-oriented resume! Your accomplishments will help the employer understand how you have succeeded in past roles and how that translates to determining your future success.
3. Format Your Resume
You have now added all your accomplishments and relevant experience to your resume. Now we can focus on any resume. Is your resume looking too long now? Let’s trim it down. My rule of thumb is to keep the bullet points on each job between three to five points. Yes, let’s say more with less! If you have experience that is not relevant for the job, remove it. Anything you remove is still skills you can speak on during an interview, so you do not worry!
Following these three simple steps will help with taking the stress out of writing your results-oriented resume. The key to writing a results-oriented resume is simple; write a resume that answers the job description. The job description details the skills the employer needs to solve a problem. By highlighting your accomplishments and relevant experience, you show the employer that you understand their need and have what it takes to do the job!
Tiffany
