Writing Resumes that Resonate with Employers
Does your resume disappear in the “black hole”? Writing an effective resume is more than adding key words, checking for typos, and presenting a professional looking document. As one of my colleagues says – there are no shortcuts, and there is no silver bullet. In today’s world everyone has an opinion. Each day a new article is posted by an “expert” resulting in multiple and inconsistent pieces of advice on how a resume should look, lots of generic basics, and buzz about the latest “trendy” way to present the info to catch someone’s attention. Every HR professional, recruiter, sales professional and career coach will offer their point of view. So how do you work through conflicting advice and come up with a resume that will resonate with employers?
As with all marketing it starts with a clear strategy, a carefully crafted individualized value proposition that is consistently articulated in all communications, and a resonating message of relevant information. Bring your resume to the session and receive clear and constructive feedback from the group, and join a working session to dig deep and deliver personalized solutions.
This discussion will be led by Fiona Hunter.
DallasHR JobLink - Tuesday, April 16, 2013
8:00 - 8:30 am - Orientation and networking for new members
8:30 - 9:00 am - Introductions, sharing job leads
9:00 - 10:30 am – Discussion - Writing Resonating Resumes
additional networking until 11:00 am
Eligibility to attend JobLink meetings:
JobLink is free and open to individuals who are currently unemployed or who have been notified that their jobs are ending and who are seeking employment in the field of human resources. (Consultants, either established or starting their own business, are encouraged to join the DallasHR Consultants PEG).
You do not need to be a member of DallasHR to attend. Dress is business casual. Each meeting features a program on a job search topic along with networking opportunities.
First time attendees are encouraged to arrive earlier (around 8:00am) for an orientation and to meet the JobLink co-chair.
Meeting Location:
4100 Spring Valley Road Suite 300
Dallas, TX 75244
Email info@dallashr.org
Can’t wait? Do you need assistance now? Join DallasHR JobLink on LinkedIn, connect and reach out to our Transition Support team of volunteers.