How to Get a Resume that Gets an Interview

Featured Article & Resume Writer: Tina Harlan

Sooner or later, most of us will look for a job; the majority of us will use a resume in our job search. But in all likelihood, a resume that worked in the past won't work at all today.

The rise of the Internet and online job postings, the often-glutted job market resulting from massive layoffs, and the overwhelming amount of information - from instant messages, e-mail, telephone calls, television, radio, blogs, and the Web - means that people have less time then ever to read and absorb information.

If you're a job seeker, it's especially critical to recognize this. Your resume must grab the reader's attention within the first 10 or 15 seconds or risk be tossed aside. The job search has become like a Hollywood casting call, where many, many applicants show up, but only a few get asked to interview.

Fortunately, there are techniques that can help your resume get noticed - and help you get that all-important interview.

What's Your Brand?
What's Your Value?
What Else to Include?

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Image is everything right from the start and your resume plays a critical role in your job search. Using a “cookie cutter” resume doesn’t present a professional image or make a good first impression. Team with a certified resume writer to help you make a great first impression and position you as a highly qualified interview candidate–placing you well ahead of your competition!