Dec 26 2008
Job Hunting in the New Year
I think many will agree that the changes in Washington will signal an improvement in the economy, though it will not happen in rapid motion. With the new administration gearing up for the challenges we face in improving the job market, as an individual, there are things you can do to prepare yourself for better prospects.
Start with a very tight, to-the-point resume, that has a point. You need to start off your resume highlighting your professional objective. Now, keep in mind, this objective will change with each type of job you are applying for, so you need not come up with some sage, overshadowing, lofty line of bull.
Also, depending upon the diversity of the jobs you are contemplating, you need to have a list of about 6-8 objectives that are suitable to these jobs and may need a multitude of resumes. Let’s say you are an insurance analyst who would like to branch out and become a photographer in the future.
Certainly you need a “photographer” resume that highlights all the work you have done and publishing credits, etc. and downplays your insurance work. However, if you are unemployed and willing to take any kind of job, you need a “generic” resume that shows the basic facts. Thirdly, in the event you see an analyst job that appeals to you, you need an “insurance” industry resume too.
We will explore this in more depth in future blogs. Stay safe on the roads and happy holidays to you.
I’d like to see more on this topic. Good resumes are so tough to make these days, and I’ve heard they no longer use action verbs as the main emphasis. I’d appreciate if you would address the changes in this area of the job search.
I find there’s so much out there that is old about resume making. I’d like to see some current info.
Keep up the great work!