Spur Your Resume into Action!

Spur Your Resume into Action! Your resume should create a compelling argument for what sets you apart as a potential candidate for any given role. How can you ensure your resume sells instead of tells? To start, focus on the quality of resume content and not the quantity. Avoid densely packed content that buries key facts and rambles on too long. Recruiters are busy people, and research shows that the majority of recruiters  spend only 11 seconds  scanning each new resume. What are they looking for? A convincing argument from you the job seeker- to keep them reading. To help capture, and keep, the  attention of these hiring authorities, employ  clear and concise statements throughout your resume that start with varying action verbs. Action verbs are strong words that engage the reader and assist with showcasing skills and achievements. Many action verbs are capable of conveying a large amount of information all on their own, helping to keep things succinct. But choose these words wisely. Always ensure action verbs compliment the targeted jobs core skills sets, and ensure you back up each verb with proof of skill or ability (i.e: you cant just say you generated revenue increases.you need to also state  exactly how and by how much!). Finally, avoid  using the same verb more than once.  Offering a variety of action words throughout your resume (and cover letter!) will  illustrate unique abilities and accomplishments, and keep the reader hooked! Need some inspiration?  Here are my  Top 10  â€˜Action Packed’ Resume Words: • Architected • Achieved •  Generated • Pioneered • Delivered • Initiated • Championed • Leveraged • Orchestrated • Accelerated