Resume Should Sell You at Correct Level

With this entry, we begin a series by Mary Jeanne Vincent on preventing your resume from entering a “black hole”.

Problem: The resume doesn’t sell you at the correct level. More often than not, it undersells your capabilities and doesn’t highlight the value you would add to an organization.

Solution: Review your résumé for accomplishments. Does it include at least three, and preferably more, specific examples of ways you have contributed to the success of previous organizations? If not, include examples of what you have done to improve service, increase sales, increase efficiency or otherwise added value or made a difference to the organization.