Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills

Whether you are looking to change careers or your position has been affected through reductions, a professional resume and honed interviewing skills are critical tools in the search process. Cheryl has worked with hundreds of clients during their career transitions. Through her extensive managerial background she has hired numerous employees at all levels and knows the dos and don’ts when it comes to resume presentation and interviewing skills.

Resumes

Of course, individuals get the jobs, but resumes provide the snapshot of skills and expertise you can offer in advance of a face to face interview. A common error by resume writers is to simply capture the “look back” on a person’s work experience. Cheryl definitely captures the “look back” of the client’s job history, but she designs the resume as a “look ahead” for the job the client wants to land.

While resumes have maintained a traditional presentation, they have changed and evolved with the times. Presentation and delivery methods are instrumental to getting your resume into the hands of the decision makers.

Interviewing Skills

Research indicates that a job interview is one of the most stressful situations a person can face. People get nervous, stumble over their words, say what they think the other person wants to hear and often they end up taking a position they don’t even want.

Doing your homework, knowing what questions to ask and understanding the reasons employers ask questions will help change how you see the interview process. There are ten common questions that most all employers ask…do you know what they are?

Effective interviewing skills can be learned. You don’t have to be Miss Congeniality, an extrovert or a fabulous public speaker to have a successful interview. Most jobs don’t have these things listed as requirements. Mock interviewing and knowing what to expect will prepare you for your next job.