Resume 101.1

What does your resume say about you...

A resume is more than a chronological biography of work history.  It is a first impression.  An initial statement of who you are, where you have been and where you can and/or strive to potentially go.

Speak to Me...your resume should speak to the reader.  Upon viewing, the written presentation will speak to a potential employer stating, "I am confident, organized, qualified, and capable of performing the essential functions of the position for which one has applied."

One achieves this by giving careful and precise thought - proactively considering what to include in the presentation to best present the facts and accomplishments.  The formatting should be easy on the eye (not jumping around from section to section), as well as easy to comprehend (not utilizing flamboyant verbiage to confuse a reader), but pointed and relevant language to specifically speak to a skill or accomplishment.

In the end, your story has allowed a potential employer to understand your skills, your background, and your contributions made to both previous and current employers.  Most importantly, it speaks to whether you can be an asset to their organization.