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Always keep in mind that your resume is not written for you--it is written for the hiring manager. Too many resumes are an "ode" to the person whose name resides at the top of the page.
Understand that the LEAST important information on a resume is your NAME. The hiring manager doesn't care about you--not yet at least. The hiring manager cares about the content of your resume and how you might add value to the organization; how you might be the solution to the problem they are hiring for. If you can state how you will add value, save time--or as is the title of my book: Make the company money or save the company money--you will get the interview.
NOTES on the Pre-Resume Simple font: Arial, Verdana, etc. 11/12 pt. 1" or less margin L & R. No script/tables/logos. No physical address. Email/1 phone number. Residing statement IF your phone number does not match location. Non-Smoker--vital (assuming you don't smoke).
Seeking Statement Required!
Objective Statement Tell them how you will add value to the organization!
Selected Accomplishments Proof from past experience how you will add value to the organization. For the purpose of minimizing age discrimination leave out dates and place of accomplishments. What is relevant is that can you still do the deal. Accomplishments are NOT listed in chronological order but rather in order of significance to the position you are applying for. Employment History Company name, location, dates. (These are the only dates you will use on your Pre-Resume™). Job title of position held. One line description about the company (taken from the company website). Next entry or previous position held. [20-25+/- years of history is all you need to include.] Education & "Other Stuff" List information relevant to your audience. Keywords Terms you can speak to that do not appear in your Pre-Resume™. Acceptable protocol. Makes your resume more 'search friendly'. Much more to know about keywords is in the Real Secret to Finding a Job book.
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WELCOME TO THE PRE-RESUME™ Over my years of calling on HR/Recruiting professionals the one thing I noticed, and continue to notice, is the disconnect that exists between recruiters/hiring managers/business owners and job seekers. It was with this reason in mind that a few years back I created my own resume format and coined the term: The Pre-Resume™.
The Pre-Resume™ is designed for one purpose only: to get you the appointment! You will still require a long-form resume to submit when someone calls and says 'they need more information'. Regardless if you are an entry-level job seeker or if you have several years of employment history--the Pre-Resume™ will work for you.
What follows is the Jerry Job Seeker sample Pre-Resume™. Brief notes accompany the sample along the left margin but I can't begin to explain all the reasons for my format in this single page. The first 4 chapters of The Real Secret to Finding a Job book focus on your completing a personal inventory for an Accomplishments Worksheet from which you will choose the 4 accomplishments for your Pre-Resume™; the where's, how's and why's of the Pre-Resume format and, finally, lessons on resume-filtering software that is so much a part of why your are NOT hearing back from online submissions--you MUST learn how to play the keywords" game"!
The Real Secret to Finding a Job book also has chapters focused on The Entry-Level Pre-Resume™, The Professional Mom's (aka the stay-at-home mom) Pre-Resume ™ and The IT Professional's Pre-Resume™. Remember that all I can show you on this single page is just the tip of the iceberg!
Good (job) hunting to all of you!
The Jerry Job Seeker Sample Pre-Resume™
Rick Gillis Author/ Public Speaker/Job Expert Creator of the Pre-Resume™ One on One Job Search Counseling and Prep rickgillis.net Employment Contributor thecypresstimes.com Media Development: portentmedia.com
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