[SixFigureStart] August 11, 2008 Newsletter/ THREE RESUME MUST-HAVES http://ezezine.com [SixFigureStart] August 11, 2008 Newsletter THREE RESUME MUST-HAVES Founded by two professionals with over 40 years of combined HR and business experience, SixFigureStart provides the support and the structure to enable you to get the most from your career and your life: Identify what you want – passion, balance, legacy Build a strong brand – resume and cover letter, presentation skills, online presence Communicate effectively – networking, interviewing, negotiating Navigate for the long-term – promotions, lateral moves, mentorship If you have friends who may want to join the distribution list, please have them visit http://home.ezezine.com/2034_2/ to sign up. You can also see previous newsletters at that link. TIP OF THE WEEK: THREE RESUME MUST-HAVES By Caroline Ceniza-Levine As a recruiter I have seen thousands of resumes over my career. For each career level, from student intern to rainmaking partner, there are specific nuances that make winning resumes stick out. However, at all levels, winning resumes demonstrate three must-have criteria: No mistakes. This means no typos, no spelling errors, and no grammatical mistakes. Watch out for homonyms that won’t get caught by a simple spell-check. You don’t “meat” clients (hopefully!). Check proper names for exact spelling (e.g., PowerPoint, not Powerpoint or Power Point). Quantitative results. If you sold business, how much in revenues exactly? If you cut costs, by how much in dollars or %? If you managed a team, how many staff or how much budget or both? Even non-profits or public sector jobs have tangible metrics. If you solicited grants, how much did you raise? If you organized a conference, how big was the audience, budget, participant list? If you were an administrative assistant, how many people did you support, how many calls did you field, how many records did you file? Compelling career progression. The resume should tell your story, and the ideal career story has a successful ending. Your most recent job should be the peak of your career to date. Your past jobs should show an upward trajectory, in terms of responsibility and/or expertise. For those starting out, each successive job should show growth in some area. Caroline Ceniza-Levine is a co-founder of SixFigureStart. She has recruited for Accenture, Booz Allen, Citigroup, Disney ABC, Oliver Wyman, Time Inc, TV Guide and others. Stay motivated and on track with success coaching from SixFigureStart. Schedule a complimentary coaching consultation at 212-501-2234 or email info@sixfigurestart.com. UPCOMING EVENTS: SixFigureStart is speaking live in Manhattan on Wed, August 20: How The Hiring Process Really Works: An Insider's Guide to Getting The Job Sponsored by the Penn State Professional Women's Network of NY Please RSVP to psunyprofwomen@gmail.com Learn real-world tactical strategies to get a job in this market from two former recruiters who have hired from thousands of candidates just like you. If you've always wanted an inside view into how the hiring process really works, bring your questions for this interactive and engaging discussion. Learn the six steps to landing the job you want where you want Find out the three categories of candidates and how to know where you fit (and what to do about that!) Discover a common mistake that many candidates make to blow the offer (usually right before the offer comes) *Bring your questions and get candid, no-nonsense responses. Led by SixFigureStart success coaching co-founders Connie Thanasoulis and Caroline Ceniza-Levine, HR professionals with 40 years of combined experience who have recruited for Accenture, Booz Allen & Hamilton, Citigroup, Disney ABC, Merrill Lynch, Oliver Wyman, Pfizer, Time Inc, and more. New York MetLife 420 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor Between 43rd & 44th Street New York, NY 10170 Wednesday, August 20 from 6:30-8:30pm Lite snacks and beverages will be served $30 per person for members of PSUNY $45 per person for non-members Please RSVP to psunyprofwomen@gmail.com If you have friends who may want to get the SixFigureStart newsletter, please have them visit http://home.ezezine.com/2034_2/ to sign up. You can also see previous newsletters at that link. All information is copyright © SixFigureStart 2008