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Which resume
creates the strongest image of Valerie’s skills? Knowing
that network administrators often have to coordinate with a variety
of departments, service internal customers, train users and troubleshoot
systems -- who would you call for an interview when comparing
the before and after resume? Using subheads like those shown
below the heading of Networking Technical Support, provide depth
to your resume and sell your top skills at a glance.
$9,000
Salary Increase
The
first resume workshop in this site shows how Fran's after resume resulted in
a $9,000 salary increase. Fran
wanted a $33,000 Corporate Customer Representative job but her resume
created an image of her being at a $20,000 to 24,000 salary level -- that's
$9,000 to $13,000 beneath her goal.
What
Level Does Your Resume Market You At?
If you
are curious to see what level your resume is marketing you at
then be
sure to read and use the graphing techniques in my first workshop.
By graphing the job titles used in Fran's resume it's easy to see why
her resume failed
and once you understand this
you will understand
why the majority of resumes fail. You'll then understand how to analyze your job titles and see
if you are better off using them or replacing them with skill headings that
market you more effectively.
Most
People Have Job Titles that Weaken Their Image
I
estimate that at least 85% of all job seekers have job titles unrelated to
their current career goals
and that they are much better off using skill
headings rather than job titles to land higher salaries and double and
triple their interview rates.
For
example, Fran had been a Directory Operator but in most people's minds that
doesn't sound like she's at the level of a Corporate Customer Representative
making $33,000
that's because most people don't view directory operators
as providing true customer service. Most
people say that Directory Operator sounds like someone making only $20,000.
However, by using the 12 Questions in my Proven Resumes Series, Fran
wrote a new description of her duties as a Directory Operator that described
her being selected out of 100 Directory Operators to provide specialized
Customer Service to the Governor's Office and Political Dignitaries in the
Washington State Capitol
now that information begins to change our image
of Fran doesn't it? That makes
her sound much more like someone being able to command $33,000.
Which
sounds like a better match for the $33,000 Corporate Customer Service
Representative goal
her old job title of Directory Operator
or a skill heading like Customer Service Representative to State
of Washington Account. In
Fran's actual resume we used the heading of Customer Service Representative
but you can see how you can play with skill headings to control and elevate
your image
this is one strategy I explain in detail with examples
throughout my book, Proven Resumes: Strategies That Have Increased Salaries,
and one of the strongest things I can offer you as a resume writer
just
in case you don't have the time or patience to write your own.
Going
from 0% to 100% Interview Rate
By
using skill headings that matched her goal, Fran went from a 0% interview
rate to a 100% interview rate -- meaning none of her prior resumes had
landed an interview but her new resume landed an interview for each position
she applied for.
Click
here to learn other ways we
improved Fran's resume and landed her a job paying $9,000 more click
here to read my first set of
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that include tons of Resume Tips for 45 Career Fields, Job Search,
Electronic Resume, Cover Letter, Interviewing, Networking and Confidence
Building strategies.
The
testimonials at the top of this page and throughout my site describe salary
increases ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 and more. Here's one of my most recent ones:
| Regina,
the resume you wrote caught the attention of the world's leading
software manufacturer. Thanks for helping inspire me through
your thoughtful questions and objective interpretation of my work
history.
I'm
sure it made a big difference in my ability to be recognized in a
competitive environment and cross the $100,000 threshold. By
the way, the offer I accepted was an increase of $25K annually (21%
increase).
Rachel Pizarro, Senior Sales Account Executive / Operations Manager |
Here are several
success stories from computer professionals who have used the
strategies presented in my Computer Information booklet and in
my Proven Resumes: Strategies That Have Increased Salaries booklets:
In one day of
the flooding the Net with my new and improved resume, I got offered
$45 an hour in Atlanta, $50 an hour in Tulsa, and $60 an hour
in New Jersey. The offer I took was less, but it's 1.6 miles
from my home. After being on the job 10 months my employer dusted
off my resume and offered me another position at a 29% pay increase!
... the money I spent on your materials has easily returned a
thousand fold. Smartest I ever invested!
Al White, Programmer,
Software Tester
I landed my current position as a Computer/Network Specialist
which increased my salary by 10% after using these strategies.
Prior to reading Regina's book, I had sent out numerous resumes
and cover letters with little response. After I used her techniques,
I received 3 responses within a week and several more after I
landed my job. Regina's book made resume writing enjoyable and
that's pretty amazing!
David Brendible, Computer/Network Specialist
Having followed your tips and cover letter formats, I have now
landed the job that was at the top of my target list--in addition
to having to turn several other respectable offers away! Thank
you so much, once again. Now I must make a dozen phone calls
to disappoint people who want me.
Roger Dewsbury, Software Engineer |
Please keep in mind that your results
will vary depending on your skills and the prevailing job market
and wage conditions in which you are seeking employment.
Click
here to read more successes! |
Valerie was able
to create her after resume by using the resume examples, skill
headings, sample sentences and easy to follow worksheets provided
in my booklet. Click here if you would like to read a detailed
description of 6
Easy Steps to Create Resumes and Cover Letters for Computer Information
Students
($8.95 paper copy). I recommend this booklet for those job seekers who are recent
graduates and need to learn how to market their Computer Information
training and combine it with past work experience to land positions
in the $12 to $18 range. If you have extensive experience in
the Computer Information or related fields and are seeking positions
in the $30,000 to $70,000+ range, then I recommend my newest
booklet, Proven
Resumes: Strategies That Increase Salaries. It is written for a higher income and
experience levels and includes over 2,000 skills and skill lists
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