Having Trouble Making Your Resume STAND OUT??..

I could spend all day writing about the mistakes people make on their resumes. CEOs, executives, professionals - they all turn in resumes that will never land them the job. I find that sad because you deserve a new position if you want one. But you must realize that GOOD resume writing takes a lot of thought and time. That is essential if you want to get hired. Here are some proven tips to improve your resume significantly. --RR     Over 40? Resume Writing Strategy that gets employers attention  By Robin Ryan, Author of Over 40 & You're Hired Being over 40 does have a significant effect on your resume. Whether you are looking to move up inside the company you are with or seeking a new job somewhere else, many candidates make numerous errors on creating their resume. Many resumes of people over-40 are downright terrible. Most simply "update" it keeping lengthy job descriptions from 20 years ago. No employer wants a 5 page resume. Two pages - no more. Many people just dust off an old one and do not put in the hours necessary to create an effective resume that advertises their accomplishments. You have only seconds to capture an employer's interest when they look at your resume. It must be impressive or you'll get passed by. Success Tip: Your resume must be targeted for the job you are applying for. If it isn't, you simply won't get noticed. Sell your assets Focus on Results!!! Hiring Managers want to know all about your accomplishments. Resumes that get interviews clearly demonstrate this one important message: Actions = Results. Employers look for progressive success - and delivery of results. Accomplishments and results are what must be stressed. In today's competitive marketplace, noting results that highlight your past actions and the results you've achieved on the job are the essential to get noticed. If you did something that saved employee time, money or created or improved a process or system, employers need to know about it. Must-use resume secrets employers love When I did a national survey of 600 hiring managers, the overwhelming majority said the most important part of your resume is your Summary of Qualifications section. This is a high-impact section. Employers reported that this was one of the very first areas they read. And if the briefly stated summary demonstrates solid ability to fill the advertised job, it catches their attention and they slow down and give the applicant more careful consideration. Hiring managers also reported only about 5% of resumes sent out by those over 40 contain this key section. Think of it as a highly influential summation of the specifics you bring to the job. This section usually consists of four to six sentences that present an overview of your experience, accomplishments, talents, work habits and skills. Here's one career counseling client's example. She got several interviews and landed a good position with a significant salary increase after she improved her resume to focus on past accomplishments.   SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS  Results-driven IT project manager with a 10 year proven track record of successfully leading project teams. An accomplished leader who can be depended upon to deliver innovative business solutions, process improvements and solve technical problems. Excel at team management, communications and collaboration working seamlessly with cross-functional business units. Recognized for delivering results that continually exceeded goals and expectations. A well-crafted Summary of Qualifications really stands out and pulls the employer in for a closer look. Be sure that your resume has this essential section. © 2014 Robin Ryan all rights reserved. Robin Ryan is America's leading career authority. She's appeared on 1500 TV & radio shows including Oprah, Dr Phil, Cnn, ABC News and NPR.  Robin has a career counseling practice working with works with individual clients across the US helping them land better jobs. For more career help visit: www.RobinRyan.com Robin Ryan is the bestselling author of 60 Seconds & You're Hired!; Winning Resumes; Winning Cover Letters; Soaring On Your Strengths; What to Do with the Rest of Your Life; and Over 40 & You're Hired.  See what else Robin has to say at www.RobinRyan.com.