What Is Your Resume Missing You.

What Is Your Resume Missing You. What Is Your Resume Missing You. Early in my career as a magazine journalist, I wanted to land a position as an editor at a local magazine. So instead of rattling off my skills and past work experience (which, to be honest, were slim to none at that point), I wrote a story. I didn’t even bother sending a resume. I figured my “application” would be either tossed in the trash or filed away. I got a call two days later from the magazine’s editor to come in for an interview. I was hired on the spot. In an effort to appear as qualified as possible, job seekers are loading their resumes with skill sets and work accolades. They are cramming that 8 ½ x 11 inch paper with everything but the kitchen sink- and an accurate representation of themselves. But with overburdened hiring managers scanning hundreds of resumes on a weekly basis, you need something to help you stand out from the other possible candidates. That “something” is you. Think of your resume as the professional story of your life. So don’t make it sound mechanical as so many resumes do. Instead, speak about yourself in the first person; don’t be afraid to use the word “I.” Include parts of your personality in the resume, like the fact that you’ve taken pottery classes if you’re applying to work in a design firm. You should also write in full sentences, not fragments. And skip overly used adjectives, like “results-oriented” and “multi-tasker.” On a resume, everyone is a “results-oriented multi-tasker.” After you revamp your resume, read it over. Imagine you’re a potential boss reading your resume for the first time. If after reading your resume you would want to call the candidate in for an interview, then you’ve done a good job! Personalizing your resume doesn’t mean that you have to forgo the traditional resume style. By accenting parts of your resume with your personality, you’re sure to shine a light on your skills, and make yourself a candidate that hiring managers will want to meet. Readers, what does your resume look like? Is it a traditional one, or have you added personality to it? How so? Let us know in the comments section below!