What Have You Done? (For Me Lately!)

What Have You Done? (For Me Lately)

I often tell my clients to keep this song in mind when they are writing their resume | bio | online content. Ultimately, that is what a hiring manager wants to know. What have you done and what were the results? These are your Accomplishments or Achievements, and should be the focus of your resume. Answer these questions with  bullet points: “How did you raise the bar?”, “What did you do above and beyond at your last few jobs?”

Remember, each posted job opening has 6.7 applicants, so recruiters/hiring managers are spending very little time reviewing resumes (assuming your resume made it past the computer keyword filter). The main purpose of a resume in today's competitive environment is to clearly and quickly define your worth and highlight your major accomplishments.

So, hiring managers really do want to know “what have you done lately?” And if you are relying on your resume to get an interview, then you better make it real easy for them to figure out, quickly.

Resumes are just one tool in your job search/career management tool box. Visit my website to find out what else you should be doing: www.kristienigl.com. I offer FREE consultations on how to move your career or job search forward.

CareerCoach Kristi

About the Author: Kristi Enigl is a Career & Job Search Consultant who brings over 19 years of Hiring, HR Management and Executive Recruiting to her professional practice. She helps professionals identify, create, and market their personal brand so they reach their career goals – FAST. She is a public speaker who regularly participates in career workshops and roundtables. For more information about Kristi, please visit her website at http://www.kristienigl.com.