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Though most job candidates would consider the interview important for getting your foot in the door, the résumé is just as significant, as it is what opens that proverbial door. Therefore, job seekers must be very smart about how they craft their résumés.
We say it over and over: each résumé must be tailored for each position. In reading the job description and requirements, you can align your relevant skills and accomplishments.
But what about addressing those specific skills desired by employers? In a recent report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), 244 employers took part in the Job Outlook Survey 2012 and the findings concluded that employers generally focus on these five skills on a résumé:
• Working on a Team
Demonstrating that you can work well with others and collaborate is key for employers. Consider including relevant projects or contributions by you and your fellow coworkers or classmates.
• Leadership
List a leadership position (maybe within a club or professional organization) and be specific about your roles and accomplishments while in that position.
• Written Communication
Incorporate relevant writing experience you have had in a position, whether writing blog entries or journalistic articles. Also, if you’re a writing tutor or have recevied awards or honors for your writing, be sure to emphasize those sorts of accomplishments.
• Problem-Solving
You’ll want to include quantitative data in this section, such as if you saved time or money by making a process more efficient, handling a crisis, or gaining more clients than last year.
• Strong Work Ethic
This can exude from your résumé if crafted to list accomplishments rather than responsibilities. You want to emphasize the quality – not quantity – of work you have done.
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