Your Resume - Creating Speaking Points from Your Resume

The well-written resume will highlight to the potential employer what you have accomplished in your previous positions. This technique does not include overwhelming the hiring employer with information he or she must read in order to gage what you can offer.

There are many things to consider in the writing of your resume. Certainly you want to include enough information to draw the potential employer's interest in your favor. But did you know that including too much information can make it difficult for the hiring employer to see what you have to offer?

When writing your resume, besides following certain guidelines, be sure to include pertinent points about each position you've had. However, don't clutter it listing every tidbit of responsibility. Rather, these will serve as your speaking points at the interview.

Follow these simple guidelines to aid you in talking about and highlighting your responsibilities on your interview:

List no more than 3-5 of your major responsibilities for each position noted on your resume.

Prepare 2-3 speaking points per position pointing out what is not on your resume. This is where you mention the details.

Practice these speaking points out loud so you get used to talking about them.

In mentioning these points, be sure to keep it in a brief, concise but illusory manner. Paint the picture, if you will.

Go on the interview feeling more confident!

It's all about clarity and control. When your resume is coherent, you will speak much more confidently and be more in control at the interview. There are many things you need to be cognizant of when preparing your resume as well as getting ready for that vital first interview. Remember, though, your resume speaks volumes about you before you are ever considered for an interview.

Check out as many resources and books as you can to guide you in this preparation process. These noted below are great for getting started:

The Damn Good Resume Guide: A Crash Course in Resume Writing

No-Nonsense Resumes: The Essential Guide to Creating Attention-Grabbing Resumes That Get Interviews & Job Offers (No-Nonsense)

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