George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Andrew - as suggested I created another thread on the other side of the question. Saving Changes...
Ed Tsyitee JrConsultant | Consultant Tucson, Az, United States
You need to have a summary-your elevator pitch-followed by at least 3 bullet points.
If it's profession specific-certifications and certificates. For example, if you are applying for IT positions and you are Cisco certified, include that.
Obviously your education.
When detailing your professional experience, write in results based format.
For example-Project Coordinator-managed material resources and kept costs at about 5% less than budgeted.
The one page format is out. If you can list it on one page great, but two pages in now acceptable.
Your contact information is personal preference. But, you should have at least your professional email address and possibly your LinkedIn link. Phone numbers are iffy so are personal addresses. But if you have a PO Box that should be fine. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Thanks George.
First, there is something to be said about seeing a professional to help with creating a resume. There are facets that no matter how well we think we described our work, we will simply miss - keywords, tense, grammar, readability, succinctness ... chronological or functional resume ....
That said, one's resume should tell a story of their professional path, clearly pointing out accomplishments, results, value, growth, dedication to the craft, etc. Keep the summaries short, and the bullet points to max 2 lines - readability. Give them enough to gain interest, leave some for the conversation.
Of course, education, professional development, additional qualifications.
Also, don't forget the put a title on your resume - what are you going after? Saving Changes...
Really good tips, let me add the "so what" factor for the entire thing. Ask yourself so what? Here's a very simplified example: I attended a conference. After asking "So what?" Perhaps you change it to " I enabled five new multi-million dollar accounts to be opened after following up with key accounts during the XYZ Conference. This simple test helps to show the value provided in everything on the resume. It helps keep it streamlined, focused and to the point. It's a lot more work, but really worth it.
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3 replies by Eric Simms, George Lewis, and Jess De Ocampo
Mar 22, 2017 9:08 PM
Eric Simms
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The 'so what' factor is a very good metric. This past weekend I helped a member of this site who's a recent Ph.D graduate to rewrite his resume by asking myself 'so what' as I read it. This helped me to reorder the resume to make it showcase his project management experience instead of his research experience.
An impactful resume says "Here's what I do well - you should hire me!" This goes against what most of us learn from childhood regarding the virtue of humility and the evil of boastfulness. I think redefining our views of those concepts would be beneficial.
Mar 23, 2017 6:07 AM
George Lewis
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Totally agree with Liana and Eric...
"So What" remember these two words, not only in resumes but in everything you do...
Mar 25, 2017 8:40 AM
Jess De Ocampo
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Great tip. Thank you Liana.
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Eric SimmsSenior Program ManagerBaltimore, Maryland, United States
Mar 22, 2017 7:33 PM
Replying to Liana Underwood
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Really good tips, let me add the "so what" factor for the entire thing. Ask yourself so what? Here's a very simplified example: I attended a conference. After asking "So what?" Perhaps you change it to " I enabled five new multi-million dollar accounts to be opened after following up with key accounts during the XYZ Conference. This simple test helps to show the value provided in everything on the resume. It helps keep it streamlined, focused and to the point. It's a lot more work, but really worth it.
The 'so what' factor is a very good metric. This past weekend I helped a member of this site who's a recent Ph.D graduate to rewrite his resume by asking myself 'so what' as I read it. This helped me to reorder the resume to make it showcase his project management experience instead of his research experience.
An impactful resume says "Here's what I do well - you should hire me!" This goes against what most of us learn from childhood regarding the virtue of humility and the evil of boastfulness. I think redefining our views of those concepts would be beneficial.
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Mar 22, 2017 11:26 PM
George Lewis
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Eric - good tip... That "so what" made me remember I have to complete my pending research....
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George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Mar 22, 2017 9:08 PM
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The 'so what' factor is a very good metric. This past weekend I helped a member of this site who's a recent Ph.D graduate to rewrite his resume by asking myself 'so what' as I read it. This helped me to reorder the resume to make it showcase his project management experience instead of his research experience.
An impactful resume says "Here's what I do well - you should hire me!" This goes against what most of us learn from childhood regarding the virtue of humility and the evil of boastfulness. I think redefining our views of those concepts would be beneficial.
Eric - good tip... That "so what" made me remember I have to complete my pending research.... Saving Changes...
Deepesh RammoorthyICT Project Manager ( PMP®AgilePM®Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®))| Australian Red Cross Blood ServiceTarneit, Vic, Australia
If your resume can show that you have worked for companies in different industrial sectors - for example Government , NGO, Private and have managed different kinds of projects, That shows a breadth of experience and some employers prefer that broad exposure
I believe this is more important than keywords if a HUMAN BEING is viewing your resume. Saving Changes...
Lisa KomidarService Delivery Manager - Sr. Engagement Manager| Optimum Healthcare ITKane, Pa, United States
How far back do you include your work history? I've worked at PSU for 25+ years in a variety of positions. Then I had positions in advertising and banking prior to that (not in any sort of PM role or tasks). I had to really work towards this role. So as an older job seeker, where do I stop listing history? Right now, I've stripped out most of it from the resume and only have the past 3 positions at PSU. I think it goes back to the year 2000.
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4 replies by Deepesh Rammoorthy, Ed Tsyitee Jr, and George Lewis
Mar 23, 2017 6:04 AM
George Lewis
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Deepesh - Ok if I understand your input is ...
A powerfull resume should show clearly across which industries you've worked...
Mar 23, 2017 6:04 AM
George Lewis
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Lisa - very interesting...
I would like to see what others thing about this question...
Mar 23, 2017 6:17 AM
Deepesh Rammoorthy
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Lisa I would agree.... More than 15 years people would just glaze over.... You could still list the job titles and company name and let the interviewer ask questions if they would like to know more about your role
Mar 23, 2017 12:16 PM
Ed Tsyitee Jr
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That depends. For federal resumes, some positions require 15 years or more-rare but it does happen.
For the private sector, 5 years is great. 10 is ok.
My suggestion would be to have a professional resume writer write your CV, since this is clearly the case where a pro would be most beneficial.
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George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Mar 23, 2017 5:27 AM
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How far back do you include your work history? I've worked at PSU for 25+ years in a variety of positions. Then I had positions in advertising and banking prior to that (not in any sort of PM role or tasks). I had to really work towards this role. So as an older job seeker, where do I stop listing history? Right now, I've stripped out most of it from the resume and only have the past 3 positions at PSU. I think it goes back to the year 2000.
Deepesh - Ok if I understand your input is ...
A powerfull resume should show clearly across which industries you've worked... Saving Changes...
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Mar 23, 2017 5:27 AM
Replying to Lisa Komidar
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How far back do you include your work history? I've worked at PSU for 25+ years in a variety of positions. Then I had positions in advertising and banking prior to that (not in any sort of PM role or tasks). I had to really work towards this role. So as an older job seeker, where do I stop listing history? Right now, I've stripped out most of it from the resume and only have the past 3 positions at PSU. I think it goes back to the year 2000.
Lisa - very interesting...
I would like to see what others thing about this question... Saving Changes...
