In a tough job market, presenting the best possible résumé is essential. That’s why we offer a free professional assessment of your résumé — not because we’re trying to drum up business, but so that we can give you the kind of honest feedback you deserve.
If your résumé isn’t getting the response you want, it’s probably because it’s not doing you justice. Let us assess your résumé with no obligation to purchase our services. Or, if you prefer, you can assess it yourself by answering these simple questions:
1. What separates you from the other candidates? Is your unique value proposition clearly expressed? Remember, your résumé will be reviewed along with hundreds of other résumés, so you must ensure that it communicates what makes you special.
2. Will the reader see and understand what sets you apart within a few seconds of looking at your résumé? Defining your value proposition is only the first step. The next, essential step is making it clear at first glance. Make sure you’ve communicated how you will add value, clearly and up front.
3. Does your résumé address the needs of your potential employer by demonstrating that you’ve solved problems similar to the ones your target employer is experiencing? Employers want to know investing in you will make a difference. Your résumé must show that you can — and will — make a positive impact, just as you’ve done before.
4. Does your résumé illustrate your ability to make an impact by detailing your accomplishments?
5. Does your résumé have a sense of action and movement? Have you used active verbs wherever possible? Liven up your résumé by using action words to start each bullet point.
6. Does your résumé design draw the reader to key information? Is it clean and uncluttered? Most recruiters decided whether to call a candidate within the first 15 seconds of looking at a résumé. Make sure your résumé is easy on the eye.
7. When you read your résumé, are you impressed? Be honest. If you don’t think you would hire you, why should anyone else?
8. When others who know you see your résumé, do they feel it’s a good representation of you? Getting feedback from others is essential because you can’t always view your résumé dispassionately. Don’t ask them what they think of your résumé. Instead, ask them what impression they get of you when they read your résumé. That will focus their attention and ensure you get the most useful feedback.
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