The RBI of a Great Resume

Want to make sure your resume stands out in the crowd? Make sure it delivers in the clutch with something I call the RBI method. Results, Blog, and an Image.

RESULTS: A resume is your own personal brochure. It's marketing material for brand YOU. The audience is getting bored with spin and they are looking for substance. An example of spin:

• Coordinated collaborative efforts between departments to ensure effective communication during transition of key software upgrades.

So What??

Cut out some of the fluff and point to the results, or the benefits your employer received:

• Coordinated communication and work flow between teams during software upgrades. Project completed 20 days ahead of schedule with 85% user approval ratings.

BLOG: That's right, a blog. But not just any blog. Start a blog strictly about your job search and work habits. Post your thoughts on interview process, work ethic, team work, what kind of projects you like best, your career goals. Put the blog address on your resume. Recruiters and HR-types will eat this up as it gives them a pre-interview look at you as a candidate.

IMAGE: I know some resume writers don't like this idea, but I love it - and so do the hiring pros. Put your face on the resume. It's harder to throw away a person than a piece of paper. Get a passport photo taken at a Kinko's if you don't have a recent picture.

Your resume might be getting you a few interviews, but adding these ingredients will eliminate the guesswork from the process. You might find that, by including these items, an offer immediately follows the interview.

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