Writing a resume to wow the employer

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• When submitting a resume one of the most
  important facts to keep in mind is that you have
  7-10 seconds to grab the attention of the reader
  before they put it aside for the next applicant.
• If the resume writer grabs their attention, they
  will then read the entire resume carefully,
  looking for confirmation that the job application
  writer has the skills and capabilities to match
  the position.

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• So, knowing we have a few short seconds to
  connect with the employer how do we write a
  resume that will wow them?

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• A professional resume writer knows the absolute
  importance of tailoring every resume to perfectly
  match the advertised position.
• Unfortunately, a lot of job applicants tend to
  send the same version of their resume for
  multiple job advertisements.

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• Whether this is due to lack of time or
  uncertainty in how to tailor their resume to each
  position it does not do the average job applicant
  any favours and is in fact the number one reason
  for not receiving a request for an interview.

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• Even if the job applicant is applying for the
  same role title within one particular industry
  each advertised role will place different
  emphasis on the skills, qualifications knowledge
  or experience they wish their employees to hold.
• Each company will hold their own values and
  culture and they are looking for the applicant
  who is the best fit.

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• If you want to wow the employer your resume needs
  to be adjusted for each particular job you are
  applying for.
• The average job applicant will find this
  intimidating or daunting so using the skills and
  experience of a professional resume writer can
  increase your chance of success and ensure your
  resume will stand out from the crowd.

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• The resume writer, when compiling a resume that
  is tailored for the job position, will ensure
  that the exact skills, responsibilities, and
  qualifications mentioned in the position
  description are included in the resume.
• Using keywords as they appear in the job
  description draws a link between what you have to
  offer and what the employer is seeking. When the
  employer is perusing your resume, they are
  looking for those keywords and links. It will
  make them look more closely at you and
  potentially invite you in for an interview.

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• When job application writing focus on the quality
  of the content not the quantity.
• Several pages listing past positions and every
  minor task you fulfilled in those roles will not
  impress in fact, they are more likely to bore
  the reader and deflect them from noticing your
  attributes.

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• Make sure you focus on specific achievements and
  results achieved in past positions and ensure all
  your statements are provable.
• Do not be inaccurate or untruthful or exaggerate
  as this only tends to make things difficult down
  the track.

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• The resume should be written listing the
  information and requirements in the same order
  they were included in the position description.
• They should reflect equal importance and
  relevance to the position as it is advertised.
• This allows the employer to quickly draw
  parallels and see where you match their
  requirements.

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• Some other simple tips to ensure the resume
  writer wows the employer include checking for
  spelling and grammar errors prior to submitting
  your resume.
• Use a good, clear, easy to read font that is a
  decent size and allow enough white space on the
  page for the resume to be clearly readable and
  allow notes to be written.
• This demonstrates your professionalism and
  indicates you pay attention to detail.

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