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The One-Size Fits-All Resume Usually Fits Nothing |
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Peter Vogt |
Wouldn't it
be nice to be able to find a sample resume that matches
your background, copy it to your word-processing
program, make minor changes and be done with the arduous
task of creating a dazzling resume? While that would be
ideal, you can shortchange yourself and sabotage your
job Search if you base your resume on a sample document.
The good news is that if done correctly, taking ideas
from resumes in books or online galleries can greatly
improve your own. Here's how to use resume samples
without copying them verbatim.
The Pitfalls of Using Sample Resumes
"The problem with using a template or copying someone
else's resume whether from a book or from a friend is
that it doesn't allow for the uniqueness of each
person's skills, experience and career history,"
explains Louise Kursmark, a career consultant, principal
of Best Impression Career Services and Monster
Contributing Writer. Kursmark is also the author of 18
career-management books, including Expert Resumes for
Managers and Executives and Executive's Pocket Guide to
ROI Resumes and Job Search.
Resume writing veteran and author Teena Rose concurs.
"Job seekers need to understand that resumes are like
fingerprints; no two are (or should be) alike, she says.
Resumes should differ because of the varying education
levels, career experience and scope of skills that job
seekers possess.
Additionally, copying a sample the author hasn't given
permission to copy is plagiarism, so check the copyright
notice.
How to Effectively Harness Sample Resumes
Kursmark says there is nothing wrong with taking a
little bit from various samples to make it easier to
construct your own resume. "That's what sample books are
for: To inspire you and guide you," she says.
For example, "You might really like one person's
introduction the way they've clearly presented their
unique value and use that introduction as a guide for
writing your own distinct content," Kursmark says. "Or
you might grab a bold accomplishment statement from
someone else's resume and update the numbers or results
to make it applicable to you.
Here are more of Kursmark's tips to help you make the
best use of resume samples:
Look for resumes in your field and mine them for
industry-specific activities, terms and accomplishments.
Have you done similar things? Is your skill set
comparable? Include keywords and relevant information
gleaned from these samples (modified to your
background).
After you've reviewed resumes in your field, peruse
resumes across fields to understand how to vary the use
of action verbs and get a feel for what makes a powerful
accomplishment statement. Then write your own
statements, as appropriate, modeled on the ones you like
best.
Look for innovative formats and striking presentation,
such as charts and tables. Can you include a strong
visual that will immediately grab the reader's
attention?
Dip into numerous resumes to get a feel for good
writing, concise yet compelling language and high-impact
accomplishments. Work on your own resume with those
examples in mind.
Read your revamped resume with a critical eye to make
sure it reflects you. Will the image you present in
person be congruent with your resume? "If you've
included material just because it sounded good but you
don't have the details to back it up, you'll destroy
your credibility in the interview," warns Kursmark.
Finally, when reviewing resume samples, think customize,
not plagiarize. "Use samples as a guide for ideas, but
take pride in writing a resume that has your own unique
content and visual appeal," advises Rose. |
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This article originally appeared on Monster.com. |
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