Having a hard-hitting, high-impact resume can do wonders for the effectiveness of your job search. The validity of this statement becomes particularly evident when you examine the many ways this document is used by employers in deciding which employment candidate to hire. Let's take a moment to consider various uses and their impact on the employer's hiring decision.
Communications Document
Your resume is first and foremost a communications document. Its purpose is to communicate clearly and succinctly to employers your work-related skills and abilities. If your resume communicates effectively, employers will be able to easily understand and assess your qualifications for current openings. If your resume is poorly organized and sloppily written, communication will be impeded and employers will likely move on to the next resume on the pile, never giving yours a second thought.
Marketing Document
Your resume is also a marketing document that can persuade employers of your value for the type of work for which you are applying. Your resume must do a solid job of convincing employers of your "unique value" when compared to the ... read full excerpt from 175 High-Impact Resumes, 3rd Edition ebook
