Resume writing has become somewhat of an art form. You have to determine who is your target audience, what they are looking for and then go through several layers of scrutiny before your resume actually hits someone’s desk. It is no longer a matter of throwing all your experience out there and seeing what sticks. You have to prioritize and make hard decisions in terms of what is most relevant and what will make you shine and compete in this dynamic landscape. How can I ensure they hire me?

Making A Case to Hire Me

So how do you make the case that you are the candidate they are seeking, that you are a great fit and will make a strong member of the team? They say past performance is a predictor of future performance. So if you make a compelling case of your accomplishments and quantifiable results, then you’re in, not quite actually. Your resume has to be optimized based on the technology-based screening used by a vast majority of companies today. 

Framing Your Response

I give clients similar advice when framing an interview question response and a resume. You want to ensure you clarify the situation, action you took and the results. For some reason when we get to the result, we start to flounder a bit. Putting yourself in the shoes of the hiring manager, the result is actually the most important from their perspective. Putting yourself in the hiring managers shoes shifts your perspective. It offers you that aha moment.

Remember your Interpersonal Skills

In the everchanging age of technology, it is easy to forget the human component. What do you bring to the table in terms of your interpersonal skills still remain very much a critical factor. Your emotional intelligence will certainly give you the edge when you are in front of the decision makers. Communication skills are becoming a lost art. That’s the very reason you should leverage and capitalize on those skills. 

You Are the Product You Are Selling 

As unsettling as it seems, think of yourself as a product going to market. How will you articulate the benefits of this new product? How persuasive are you? What accomplishments can you demonstrate that makes them what to hire you? How will I demonstrate the value I bring and why the hiring manager will hire me over other candidates. 

Know Your Numbers

Know your numbers. Even if you are not in a sales or operations position, there are always results you can quantify, measurable accomplishments that are important to highlight. Think in terms of how you are evaluated in your performance review. Majority of people have key metrics that they are accountable for and help in terms of measuring their level of success.

Career coaches and professional resume writers offer some valuable tips for job seekers on nailing your resume. You want to ensure you make a compelling case for hiring you including quantifiable results that are most relevant to the positions you are applying for. This gives the hiring manager a sense of why you are the most qualified candidate for the job. Happy searching.