Avoiding a #8220;One Size Fits All#8217; Resume

Avoiding a 8220One Size Fits All8217 Resume Avoiding a One Size Fits All Resume Various resume templates exist and most people use them as a starting point. Your resumes setup or layout may be similar to the next applicants, but its the content that separates you two. Your work history will vary from anotlageher persons, just as his or her education level may differ from yours. The details in a resume are what ultimately distinguish one candidate from another.Is the same true for positions? I know many people who use their same deckblatt letter when applying to multiple (and different) jobs they just simply change the job title. Should you use a one size fits all resume as a job seeker?My answer is no. A general resume should not be sent to a specific job listing.A one size fits all resume means the resume will have to be very general, and often times, vague. If youre applying for a marketing position, your resume cannot include all your work experience as a cashier. Employers are looking to fill a specific role if the vacancy was one size fits all, employers would note that. Most positions you apply for will vary in requirements, duties and skills and will be with different companies. Your resume should reflect the wants and needs of the position youre applying for.Below are a few important resume areas to make sure you tailor when applying for jobs.ObjectiveYour objective, purpose, mission statement or goal is extremely important because it shows employers why you are contacting them. For example, if your resume reads seeking a customer tafelgeschirr position that will enable me to utilize my skills to become an asset to my employer, although this sounds nice, it truly doesnt tell the employer much. What type of customer service position are you looking for? Customer service is a large field from call centers to food and beverage. What skills do you have that you plan to utilize? When tailoring this part of your resume, look at the job description youre app lying to and include any key words.ExperienceThis is probably the most important section an employer will look at because it demonstrates that you have the background to do the job. If youre applying for an IT position, list your previous jobs in that field. Seeing that you once were a counselor or adviser is nice, but it doesnt help an employer know you have the experience for an IT job. Do not include unnecessary or irrelevant experience based on the position youre applying to. If theres no direct relation, whether it be skills, duties or job functions, avoid it.Volunteer ExperienceVolunteering is phenomenal, but evaluate its importance based on job type. If youre applying for a nonprofit or some other type of service-related position, you will want to include your volunteer experience. Yet, if youre applying for an editorial job, past volunteer history shouldnt take up more space on your resume than work history. You must determine when this section is helpful and when it should be replaced with another point.SkillsLike all the other sections, relate your skills to the job youre applying to. If the open position requires HTML, CSS and content management system skills, and you have them, list them. Do not keep your communication, writing and proofreading skills you may already have on your resume instead. All the skills on your resume may not relate to every job you apply for. Look for openings where you can replace common skills listed with more relevant ones.ReferencesIf you list these on your resume, think about including references based on job type (if applicable). If youre applying for an HR position, one of your previous supervisors from a local bakery you worked in may not be as helpful to you or be able to attest to your HR skills. Provide references who can endorse you as a candidate in that particular job role.Master the art of closing deals and making placements. Take our Recruiter Certification Program today. Were SHRM certified. Learn at your o wn pace during this 12-week program. Access over 20 courses. Great for those who want to break into recruiting, or recruiters who want to further their career.