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With the staggering array of options available to today's resume writer, it's natural to become a little intimidated. How should I format it? What color should my paper be? Where should I post it online? Unfortunately, there's no simple answer to any of these questions, but knowing your prospective employer should give you an edge and guide your resume design and distribution decisions. Research your target audience thoroughly to gain an understanding of how best to pull their strings. Do they value technical knowledge and creativity? If so, focus on showcasing your word-processing savvy and ability to think outside the box in your resume. Do they tend to hire people with certain connections? Polish your contacts and references section, then. Are they an old firm that places emphasis on experience and sophistication? Try to nail the formal aspects of your resume, such as typography, paper thickness and color, and the printing method used (yes, some people actually care about these things - watch the movie American Psycho for one extreme example). As Seymour said, posting digital resumes in as many places as possible can never hurt, so long as they're just as well thought-out as your physical one. Here's an old TV rule to consider - know your demographic and give them what they want. If you deliver the goods in your resume, a job will soon follow - be it in graphic design or murders and executions - er, mergers and acquisitions.Labels: american psycho, digital resume, resume tips
Posted by Brian on 11/04/2008 03:25:00 AM
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Good examples of what selling points to focus on to really 'wow' a potential employer. What do you do if you don't know what your target audience values? Some of the websites I have encountered don't convey a lot of information...
Your comments remind me of the scene in "Legally Blonde" where he smells her [pink] resume, and she flashes a smile, saying that spraying it with perfume gave it "a little something extra." Not to sound stereotypical, but a resume like that would most likely be more suited for the offices of a women's magazine or boutique. It is important, as you said, to be aware of what employers are looking for in the resumes they receive. There's no point in listing your educational accomplishments if they're only looking for bare-bones GPA and major information. Being informed about the job you're seeking as well as the employer is the key to landing your dream job!