This posting is a guest entry from the Career Doctor, Randall S. Hansen, PhD:
Lynn writes:
I have recently made a slight shift in my job field. I was an administrative assistant for more than six years and now I am working in the Accounting Department. How do I reflect the change in duties from administrative assistant to (I don’t really have a title now)…accounting. I have been doing this for only a month, but I recognize that the pay is better on this side of the fence. Some of my daily functions parallel what I was doing in my previous position. However, I want to show progression on my resume without looking like I job hop.
I am a very big proponent of keeping one’s resume current. You never know, especially in the current economic and corporate climate, when you’ll be in a situation where you need to have your hands on an up-to-date resume. So, I laud your efforts.
And when you get promoted (or transferred) within your current employer, that’s not job-hopping. In your case, it shows that your employer values your work enough to expand your job responsibilities.
You really need a job title, so you should either ask for a new one — or suggest one to your boss. Once you have the new job title, you can show the progress from administrative assistant to the new position on your resume.
While it may be a bit too early in your new position to identify some of your key accomplishments, remember that whenever you are describing jobs on your resume you should try and identify quantifiable accomplishments rather than list duties or responsibilities. Employers want to know how you made the job your own — and how you excelled in it.
You can find some great advice on writing a powerful resume — in the form of articles and tutorials — in the Resume Resources section of Quintessential Careers.
Need help with your resume, cover letter, or other career-marketing document? Order today from Quintessential Resumes and Cover Letters, powered by About Jobs Resume Writing Service.
This posting is a guest entry from the Career Doctor, Randall S. Hansen, PhD:
Judy writes:
I have worked information systems in many different industries and am attempting to streamline my resume to each company’s “buzz words” or keywords. Do you have access to or can you refer me to site to find these words?
Keywords are nouns and phrases that employers use to search internal and external resume databases when searching for job candidates. While this practice started in the technology industry, it has certainly spread to many other industries, and more and more job-seekers are placing keyword sections on their resumes to strengthen their chances of being selected. (See our article, Tapping the Power of Keywords to Enhance Your Resume’s Effectiveness, for more details.)
The best way to develop a list of keywords for your resume is to first examine your accomplishments and skills areas. Second, examine the type of job you are seeking to move into. Third, conduct some job searches at our job board and some of the other major job sites and make a list of the keywords from the job postings (using, for example, job title, job description, qualifications, skills, software, industry jargon, etc.). You might also consider searching the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook for keywords.
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This posting is a guest entry from the Career Doctor, Randall S. Hansen, PhD:
Heidi writes:
What are some tricks to making resumes more effective? I am not having much success in finding a new job and at least one person has suggested my resume could be stronger. But how?
The Career Doctor responds:
I don’t know about tricks, but I can certainly give you some strategic pointers. I am constantly amazed at how many bad resumes I see on a regular basis — and with all the articles, books, and Web-based resources, I simply do not understand how it is possible.
Let’s start with the purpose of a resume. A resume is a marketing document designed to arouse enough interest in a prospective employer to call you for a job interview. It’s a statement of facts — education, skills, and accomplishments — designed to show how you would make the ideal candidate for the open position.
A resume should focus on the positive. It should not include any negative information. It should also not include duties and responsibilities, salary information, names of supervisors, or references.
And a resume should be tailored to each specific job, each specific employer. Once you have your resume written, you’ll want to modify it each time you send it off. From the job description and from the company’s literature or Website, pull some of their words and jargon and incorporate them into your resume.
Finally, consider adding some kind of summary at the top of your resume. You could use a keywords section, a job title, or a qualifications summary… something that a hiring manager will see from a quick scan of your resume.
And please do not forget that looks and writing matter. Make the resume attractive and avoid all grammatical errors. Do not use a template, but instead create your own format or borrow one from a resume you find attractive. And whenever possible, have someone proofread your resume before you send it out.
For more help with resumes — from articles to tutorials, samples, and more — go to this section of Quintessential Careers: Resume and CV Resources for Job-Seekers.
Need help with your resume, cover letter, or other career-marketing document? Order today from Quintessential Resumes and Cover Letters, powered by About Jobs Resume Writing Service.
This posting is a guest entry from the Career Doctor, Randall S. Hansen, PhD:
Lynn writes:
I have recently made a slight shift in my job field. I was an administrative assistant for more than six years and now I am working in the Accounting Department. How do I reflect the change in duties from administrative assistant to (I don’t really have a title now)…accounting. I have been doing this for only a month, but I recognize that the pay is better on this side of the fence. Some of my daily functions parallel what I was doing in my previous position. However, I want to show progression on my resume without looking like I job hop.
I am a very big proponent of keeping one’s resume current. You never know, especially in the current economic and corporate climate, when you’ll be in a situation where you need to have your hands on an up-to-date resume. So, I laud your efforts.
And when you get promoted (or transferred) within your current employer, that’s not job-hopping. In your case, it shows that your employer values your work enough to expand your job responsibilities.
You really need a job title, so you should either ask for a new one — or suggest one to your boss. Once you have the new job title, you can show the progress from administrative assistant to the new position on your resume.
While it may be a bit too early in your new position to identify some of your key accomplishments, remember that whenever you are describing jobs on your resume you should try and identify quantifiable accomplishments rather than list duties or responsibilities. Employers want to know how you made the job your own — and how you excelled in it.
You can find some great advice on writing a powerful resume — in the form of articles and tutorials — in the Resume Resources section of Quintessential Careers.
Need help with your resume, cover letter, or other career-marketing document? Order today from Quintessential Resumes and Cover Letters, powered by About Jobs Resume Writing Service.
This posting is a guest entry from the Career Doctor, Randall S. Hansen, PhD:
Judy writes:
I have worked information systems in many different industries and am attempting to streamline my resume to each company’s “buzz words” or keywords. Do you have access to or can you refer me to site to find these words?
Keywords are nouns and phrases that employers use to search internal and external resume databases when searching for job candidates. While this practice started in the technology industry, it has certainly spread to many other industries, and more and more job-seekers are placing keyword sections on their resumes to strengthen their chances of being selected. (See our article, Tapping the Power of Keywords to Enhance Your Resume’s Effectiveness, for more details.)
The best way to develop a list of keywords for your resume is to first examine your accomplishments and skills areas. Second, examine the type of job you are seeking to move into. Third, conduct some job searches at our job board and some of the other major job sites and make a list of the keywords from the job postings (using, for example, job title, job description, qualifications, skills, software, industry jargon, etc.). You might also consider searching the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook for keywords.
Need help with your resume, cover letter, or other career-marketing document? Order today from Quintessential Resumes and Cover Letters, powered by About Jobs Resume Writing Service.
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