How Many Resumes Do You Have?

If you’ve been job hunting for any length of time, then you’ve probably received a call from a headhunter asking for a revised resume with a few “tweaks” (and he/she needs it within the hour). The requested revision is usually to highlight some experience or skill that is not clearly (or prominently) presented in your resume.

It’s not unusual to have several resume versions, each of which is targeted to specific job functions (but all of which should be accurate representations of your experience). While it is unusual to have resumes with completely different skill sets (it’s doubtful that you will have a Doctor’s resume and a Chef’s resume), it is not unusual to have resumes that highlight different skill sets. To avoid the pressure of having to revise your resume “on the fly”, it makes sense to create your resume versions at the start of your search process.

Today’s post provides some links to resume resources.

http://content.northbay.monster.com/resume-writing-basics/Resume-Tips-for-Job-Fair-Success/home.aspx

This article, from Monster.com, provides some tips on multiple resume versions and job fairs. The article stresses that, no matter how many versions you have, your resume must include only skills/experience that you have.

http://susanireland.com

Susan Ireland’s resume site provides a wealth of information on resume writing. The site includes 90 resume samples (arranged by occupation, format and “problem”), working with a “certified resume writer”, resume guide and resume software.

http://www.ehow.com/how_4487528_write-multiple-resumes.html

This article specifically covers the use of more than one resume. The article gives a brief overview, followed by instructions (7 steps) to writing your resume.

http://www.bestsampleresume.com

Thanks to a reader for bringing this website to my attention. The site has some basic information, followed by a very long list of resume samples by profession. There are links to a resume writing guide, resume tips and a resume blog.

http://rileyguide.com/letters.html

This topic can’t be covered without mentioning the Riley Guide. Their Resume Preparation and Posting section provides a number of links, including: help with your resume, preparing your resume for emailing or posting, resume databases and much more.

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/jobs/content/jobs/resources/stories/jobs120503_main.html

This post was published by the www.palmbeachpost.com and provides some real life examples of multiple resume use.

by CareerAlley

Comments

[Daniel Durazo]

Great post. Tweeking resumes to meet a particular opportunity is critical in getting past the gatekeepers.

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