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18 OAKVILLE BEAVER, Wednesday, February 21, 2007 Secrets for a High-Calibre Résumé Sharon Graham, CPRW Principal Consultant, Graham Management Group Executive Director, Career Professionals of Canada A prospective employer will spend less than 30 seconds reviewing your résumé. You must keep it clear, concise and focused on selling yourself. Here are some secrets that you can use to develop a high-calibre résumé that will effectively sell you. Close the sale on the first half of the first page Most recruiters will scan your résumé on-line. If they do not immediately see something that they want to see on their computer screen, they will not print your résumé. The section of the résumé that is visible on a computer screen without having to scroll down (the first half of the first page) is the most important part of your résumé. If you want to be seen, your résumé must close the sale there. Make your objective a power statement Start with a "power statement" to showcase yourself. Rather than using verbs, focus on telling the employer in quick, dynamic way, 1. The job that you are looking for 2. Your exceptional skills, education and/or experience 3. And what you can do for the company Use action words carefully Action words are verbs that are used at the beginning of sentences for added punch. Use action words to highlight your skills and accomplishments. When creating a bullet list, avoid repeating the same action word too often. Always make sure that your action words are in the same tense. It is important that your résumé does not look like it was slapped together in a haphazard way without regard to simple grammatical rules. Whenever possible quantify your statements Numbers stand out and communicate clearly and openly the results you produced. When you cannot use exact or estimated figures, try using percentages and hard facts to highlight what you will bring to the company. Spotlight your most important sales points only Your most impressive and relevant qualifications should be highlighted in italics, boldface type or underlined. Do not highlight items excessively or your important sales points will not be apparent to someone scanning your résumé. Make sure that there is an appropriate amount of white space so that your highlighted qualifications stand out. If your résumé is too long for one page, it is best to go to two. Employ the right keywords In order to be selected on-line, you must have a keyword-rich résumé. Your keyword list should be inserted in your résumé so that an on-line search will find your résumé and a recruiter can easily read your text on-screen. Place your keywords creatively throughout your résumé to transmit your message effectively to computers and humans. With the changing times, there are few rigid rules for every situation. So, use these secrets effectively to make informed decisions in developing your résumé. Your ultimate goal is to create a résumé that showcases your skills and sells you to your prospective employer. If you need assistance in developing a stellar résumé, take advantage of the services of a Certified Professional Résumé Writer. Sharon Graham is Principal Consultant at Graham Management Group, www.GrahamManagement.com and Executive Director of the Career Professionals of Canada. As a Certified Professional Résumé Writer and Interview Coach, Sharon assists experienced professionals to achieve their goals by offering highly personalized solutions tailored to individual needs. You can contact Sharon directly at (905) 878-8768, toll free at (866) 622-1464 or by e-mail: info@GrahamManagement.com. Where colour lives... .....in a full spectrum of opportunities for career builders, summer job seekers, or the active retiree. We are currently hiring for a variety of seasonal and permanent full and part-time positions at our Retail Greenhouses in Waterdown, Milton, and Burlington... 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