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January 29th, 2012

The Hardest Part of Resume Writing

Everyone has their own candidate for the hardest part of resume writing but I often find that clients come to me because of two problems:

(a)    They cannot figure out what the marketplace wants—their resume is not leading to interviews and they don’t know why.

(b)   They do not know how to explain their accomplishments—they are reluctant to boast about themselves, their career path is unusual, or their background does not seem to fit the traditional resume.

In fact, these two problems are the same problem. You cannot give companies what they are looking for unless you are confident in describing your skills, accomplishments, and experience. Your resume will not lead to job interviews unless it clearly describes your background and the value you would bring to the hiring company.

I belong to the top professional organizations in the country for resume writing and career marketing. I have 10 years of experience and am a sought-after speaker at resume writing and career management conferences.  If you have run into your own hardest part of resume writing, let me help you over the hurdle with professional advice and a professional resume.

January 15th, 2012

Adaptive Skills: What Do They Add to a Resume?

For job hunters, adaptive skills are those general skills necessary to transition to, acquire, keep and succeed at any job. They might include dependability, familiarity with technology, ability to work independently and ability to work with others.

These skills are valuable to employers but it is not enough to state that you have them. The best way to highlight your adaptive skills is to show how you used them in your previous jobs and volunteer positions.

In periods of full employment, employers know they may not find someone with the exact technical, mechanical or scientific skills they want. They are more likely to select folks who have strong adaptive skills, which allow the company to train the employee for the position. In a period of high unemployment (such as now), companies feel their most economical solution is to wait for the perfect employee who doesn’t need training. However, companies still want but employees with the adaptive skills to fit the company culture and contribute to the company’s bottom line.

Thus, it is always important to mention your adaptive skills in the context of your achievements. Your resume should assure a company that they are hiring someone who not only has the specific skills the company needs now but also has the adaptive skills to grow in the future.

You may need career coaching to identify and recognize your adaptive skill set. You may need help in translating that knowledge into a strong resume. Contact Robin’s Resumes today and we can begin working on a stronger resume for you.