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Our Recommendation: Create a Right Resume that gets noticed!

You only get one chance to make a first impression - so make a powerful one!

The power of your RESUME

Ask any job hunter what makes them feel good and they'll all say 'being offered the job! Achieving this step isn't always that easy. Securing a job is dependent upon the power of your RESUME.

Most job hunters let themselves down when it comes to RESUMEs. They use woolly words such as involved with, they list their duties, which anyone can do and they fail to talk about how they can make a difference to the organisation. In short, they don't invest in their RESUME. And if you were the recruiter what would this tell you about the candidate? In addition, candidates use the same format, style and tone of RESUME for years. While it may have won them an interview a few years ago it is no longer being as effective in the current job market.

The crucial test is what employers think about your RESUME. If you are not selected for interview on the basis of your RESUME it is tempting to make up your own explanations. Do you put it down to your age, marital status, education work experience, job title, salary, race, sex or current company? Are these the real reasons? Probably not. It is true that these factors may play a part but the answer is usually much deeper than this.

Anyone, whatever their ability can project themselves in a positive honest way that will win them work. The secret is knowing how to sell yourself and convince the employer that you should be invited to attend an interview.

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