I recently sat in a webinar of a professional job search colleague. He stated that having a solid resume is 15% of what it takes to get a good job these days.
At first this sounded pretty light, but when you think about how we also need to invest time in networking, researching potential employers, applying, interviewing, negotiating salary and other follow-up, it does make sense in terms of time and effort.
But what an important 15%. An effective resume should produce interviews. A stellar resume can differentiate us, can serve as a platform to soar in interviews, and can be the foundation for sharp salary negotiations. In fact, the resume is akin to the basement that supports a house. It may take up only about 20% of the space (in a house with garage and attic), but it provides the base for everything else and its condition seriously impacts the value of the remainder of the building.
A critical 15%; it's all the more important to ensure that the resume shines as bright as possible.
No comments:
Post a Comment