5 Resume Statements That Prove You're Fit For the Job

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The work-force is always changing for one(1) cultural
diversity along with cultural sensitiveness.
Don't we need to address that sensitivity?

Gloria of PA 4:53PM June 23, 2012

It would be really nice to read an article that showed how to write or respond to a queston that didn't involve millions of dollars.Most of us working people are not involved with that kind of capital. As regular worker bees, we have value that cannot be measured with statements loaded with corporate cliches. We are the producers that make the business world click. When are there going to be tips to help us navigate through the maze of doubletalk? The blue collars of the world need some help out here as well. How about throwing us some informational bones to chew on?

Bryan of FL 6:16AM June 19, 2012

An excellent way to inject personality and emotional IQ into the resume while tauting achievements. Thank you!

Gloria Schramm of NY 11:10AM June 10, 2012

I would like to know how to get my foot in the door in the corporate world; I have a BA in Psychology and in school for an MBA. My goal is to go into human resources management, with aspirations of advancing to the position of CEO before I retire. I am aware that most CEOs are in their fifties and sixties, with some exceptions, and I eventually want to go into real estate and start my own business, eventually owning several rental properties and apartment communities. I would like to get an internship so I can get the hands-on experience that college and grad school just doesn't offer. How do I do that? How do I network to get into that field?

Shannon of OH 11:27PM June 08, 2012

Great examples Jacqui...and such an important concept to grasp to help people create a resume that makes them stand out from the crowd. Thank you.

Terry Del Percio of MA 8:40PM May 08, 2012

Because we are women I honestly believe we are not seen as "technical" as men, "Soft Skills" are what we rely to be heard. LEARN AND LIVE THEM!

marie of CT 9:46AM April 24, 2012

@Iris - Thank you for your supportive words!
@Edna - I sense your frustration. I would encourage you to focus on what stories most resonate with your target employer and trim out the rest. With a long history of achievements, it's important to choose 3-4 top accomplishments that will most influence your reader (employer you are trying to attract) and work from there.
By 'selectively' identifying and including nuanced stories, you can more easily maintain a manageable 2-3 page resume length as well as lessen focus on age. Think: employer needs first and foremost and drive the resume story outward from that vantage point.

Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter of TX 2:55PM April 18, 2012

My resume is already 3 pages long because all I have been able to find since 2004 are Temp Jobs, many of which were challenging. I would love to share how I met these challenges. Many of those stories are intereting but no one wants to read a 6 page resume.
I do try to communicate some of these accomplishments in interviews although I do not get many of those. I am either over-qualified, don't have a CPA or they somehow sense that I am an older worker.

Edna Grothem of WI 1:46PM April 18, 2012

This is outstanding advise for all people. Employed or unemployed...Words to live by. Unemployed American's need encouragement more than anything, while they are out there looking for work in a competitive down spiraling economy.

Iris Ibarra of TX 5:28PM April 17, 2012

Dorlee,
Thanks so much for commenting and explaining what points from the article most resonated with you. I'm delighted you are bookmarking this as a resource!
Jacqui

Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter of TX 11:32AM April 17, 2012