Cookie Cutter or crafted RESUME – your choice to stand out, or stand in line

This Kangaroo pic is memorable and stands out because its taken during, and at, an unexpected and unusual  setting, it’s intriguing; its likable.

Just like our traditional image of kangaroos,  RESUMES haven’t changed much in many years. BUT they need to, if you want to be selected from the rest!

Resumes usually appear much the same and tend to suit a general purpose. Most applicants spend a lot of time making sure that their resume meets a high standard. However, there is groundswell of employers and HR departments that are begging for even better “stand – out” resumes. They often lament that they are underwhelmed, unimpressed and either have to re advertise or think of promoting from within.

So, are you applying for a new job either within or outside your organisation and suddenly you realize your resume is not up to scratch?

Your’e not alone. Many of us neglect to update our resume, let alone give it another  thought until it panic stations.

Usually, when you do find an old resume, (if your’e lucky) you growl in pain as you read the old material whilst realising your’e too busy to meet the deadline which is  OMG …looming loud….and you start to panic. OK OK you got this – No worries, you could access the miles of FREE Resume templates and insert your data. Good start.

The problems with COOKIE CUTTERS is that there is NOTHING unique or individual or personal about you in there.  I don’t mean interests and hobbies, I mean, a personal touch that almost makes the reader yell YES! finally someone to interview who has the skills set we are looking for.  The cookie cutter never gets this reaction as it could represent anyone’s work life/history. Yes, It serves it purpose (sorta) as  it lists achievements; dates and job roles… but does it SELL you? I mean the real you? the person who has what it takes; the person with the spot-on work history that matches requirements? the person with the right personality and attitude,. and most importantly, does it relate to the the advertised job?  I’m sure you’ll be able to design an award winner for someone else! It’s often too difficult to be objective with your own stuff!  Another set of eyes and another person who has no agenda other than to get you to interview, is your best bet.

Don’t know anyone? then phone 0404 056 278 to talk to our HR and recruitment professional, Ivana Agapiou who will work with to to get you that interview ! #resumes #resumewriter #FIGJAMresumes,

Ivana Agapiou resume writer and career advisor