Résumé Help: Don’t Bury the Lead
Your résumé should be constructed and written so that it showcases your relevant skills, knowledge, and achievements. If you scan a great résumé, those items should be apparent and memorable. That is not the case with Natalie’s résumé. One thing that I retained from a high school journalism class was this: “Don’t bury the lead.” That is very true in your résumé. Start with the power punch.
For example, look at this line from Natalie’s résumé:
- Developed training programs to increase productivity and positive work relationships
If we dig deeper to define the productivity gain and lead with the power punch, it is a stronger statement:
- Boosted productivity 18% and enhanced employee morale by developing training programs.
Take a look at your résumé. Are you burying the lead? If so, take a few minutes and add that power punch to your résumé. If you would like Deb to review your résumé, click here.
Would you like to read more on this subject? If so, check out these blogs:
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Where Can I Put Non Work Related Acheievements on Résumé
If you would like a résumé critique, please contact Debra Wheatman at debra@careersdonewrite.com or visit us at http://careersdonewrite.com. The Résumé Help blog appears weekly on Mondays.
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