During my job search I read dozens of books and articles took programs and even sat at the feet of two of the most experienced Human Resource professionals. In a few moments, you will learn the real keys to standing out and rising above the norm. Stick to the facts and only reveal information that will encourage the reader to call you for an interview. If in doubt, leave it out. Pay careful attention to this one.
The objective is no longer a practical heading for your resume. Bottom line, don’t begin your resume with an objective statement that talks only about your desires and career goals. Most Human Resource Professionals are overworked and understaffed. The last thing they care about is what you want. This is a very important resume writing tip you can’t ignore.
HR Professionals are working to meet tight deadlines and desperately want to hire that extra person to make their lives easier. When they look at your resume, they want to know one thing: how will you simplify their lives?
Rather than a seemingly selfish objective, create a powerful profile summary that demonstrates how your skills and their needs fit.
Review these sample profiles:
Marketing professional with eight years project management experience, plus extensive hands on experience in data management, inventory control and in obtaining government bid contracts.
Computer programmer with expertise in systems analysis and design, program development, troubleshooting and equipment repair.
Office worker types 65 wpm with training and experience in general clerical, accounts payable and receivable, inventory control and multi-line phone operation.
Certified teaching professional with twelve years direct instruction experience, classroom management plus extensive training in motivational strategies geared toward special needs students.
Janitor with fifteen years experience in commercial janitorial work plus direct training in plumbing and staff supervision.
Here is a listing of the other 6 items that you should avoid at all cost. These items should never appear on any resume at any time.
No Personal Information
Leave off anything related to hobbies or personal interests. If it doesn’t relate to employment it doesn’t belong on a resume.
No Personal Pronouns
Do not use “I" or “me" in a resume. Sentence structure is typically very short leading with action verbs. Sentences like, “I was responsible for…" are not used in a resume. Instead, the sentence would begin with, “responsible for…"
No Family Information
Don’t use the small space available on your resume to list your marital status or family size.
No Personal Biographies
Leave off anything that could be used as discriminatory information. Remember, the people reading resumes are not initially reading to select, they are reading to eliminate. There is no reason to reveal your age or any other personal data. The reader should be selecting candidates based strictly on skills and experience.
No Reasons for Leaving
This type of information goes on the application. If there is a problem with a former employer and you left under difficult measures, you cannot explain the reason in writing. Keep in mind the resume is to highlight your accomplishments.
Graphics and Artwork
Writing a resume using a computer makes the task quick and easy, yet has also created the temptation to make use of clipart and different fonts. Resist! Your resume will not look clever or original; it will look like an amateur produced it and will be tossed aside.
Final Tips: Forget about trying to create the “perfect" resume. Why?
Your resume will never be framed and hung on a wall.
The employer cares only about their needs being met. Don’t talk about your wants, needs or desires rather, focus on how you meet their needs and solve their problems. As Zig Ziglar once said, “When a person goes to the hardware store to purchase a drill, they don’t want to “buy a drill" rather what they want is 3 centimeter hole. If they could get the hole without the drill they would do it." Make sense?
Focus your resume to each employer. Your research tells you exactly what they are looking for.
Specifics sell! Clearly outline results, contributions, and achievements you’ve made in your previous positions that directly benefit the targeted company.
There are many reasons for this, but the key one is that many network marketing companies do not have business models that support you as a distributor. As a result, the cards are stacked against you from the start.
Here are some compelling reasons why failing in network marketing is NOT your fault.
You know the story: you have done the training, did three-ways calls with prospects, purchased leads, attended the "rah rah" company events, etc. We could go on and on. The bottom line is that you STILL failed! You wonder, "What in the world is wrong with me? Why can't I make it?"
The bottom line is you are failing because your network marketing company is not taking good care of you. It does not have a strong foundational model of integrity. None of this your fault!
Here is another point to consider. Have you ever noticed that some companies have huge multi-million home offices? You see this on many of the companies' websites.
Have you ever thought about where the money comes from? In network marketing, money comes from the compensation plan. Companies don't have multiple streams of income; they just have the compensation plan. Unfortunately, in spite of multi-million dollar home offices, the money does not come back to you in the compensation plan.
If this sounds bad, things go down hill even further. If a network marketing company has a huge home office, doesn't it make sense that some sort of maintenance would be required? You know, things like a cleaning staff, upkeep for the grounds, electric bills, water bills, etc. How about workmen's compensation, 401(k)s, vacation, sick, and family leaves? What about those bonuses and cost of living salaries? A company has to have this in place for its employees. Now, where is the money to fund all of this coming from? The compensation plan!
The sad truth is that you and other distributors will never use your network marketing company's multi-million dollar building, BUT you still have to pay for it and the upkeep. That's hardly fair at all.
Let's give this further thought. With a company model such as we are discussing here, where do you think their model will go in the future? Will they have more or fewer expenses? If you yelled to yourself, "More Expenses!" you got it.
Here's another thought. Have you ever wondered where your network marketing company's warehouse is located? I'd dare say that most people haven't even thought about this. Usually, most cities have places called warehouse districts with low costs and low rents. So, it makes good business sense to house company stock in these districts, right?
In reality, many times this does not happen. A number of companies have their warehouses right next to their home offices. Other than looking pretty impressive, it really is a total waste of money. Now, some companies have their businesses in warehouse districts, but many do not.
Are you beginning to see why you are failing in MLM, and how your network marketing company's business model is the problem here? With huge overhead costs, which are funded by the compensation plan, there is little to pass on to you and other distributors. Now, there are some great network marketing companies out there that have very strong business models that support the distributor, but you have to really search them out.
So, here are some compelling reasons why you are not having success with your network marketing home business. Search for a company that has the right business model and compensation plan so that you can be successful.
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