How to Make Your Resume Sound Human презентация

resume in a horrible style we call Corporate Zombie Speak.

Who talks like that? “Results-oriented professional with a bottom-line orientation.” What does it mean? We all sound like robots when we describe ourselves that way.

or ever will
No one has the exact mix of talents you have
No one else has your personality
You are one of a kind!

telling your story to someone, or writing it down.

You’ll incorporate your life and career story into your Human-Voiced Resume™!

of all the Corporate Zombie Speak language:

Results-oriented professional
Motivated self-starter
Works well with all levels of staff
Meets or exceeds expectations
Skilled at managing cross-functional teams
Seasoned Business Professional

These are a few examples. There are lots more!

zombie words you took out?

Take a look at Jane Banks’ BEFORE and AFTER resumes on the next two pages. Jane’s BEFORE resume makes her sound like any battle drone. The language puts a reader to sleep. None of Jane’s sparkling personality comes through!

Jane’s AFTER resume is a Human-Voiced Resume™. Notice how Jane seems to be a real person now! Jane comes alive on the page. You can write your own Human-Voiced Resume™ that lets a person reading your resume – your hiring manager, that is – know you’re human (and a smart, funny and awesome human, at that)!

SETS
 
Results-oriented, self-motivated professional with strong skill sets in communication, relationship development, negotiations, customer service, operations, purchasing and marketing. Well versed and proficient in writing, communication, vendor selection, administration, policy development and implementation.

WORK SUMMARY MID-MARKET MANAGER, Chimney Sweep Industries, Los Angeles, CA
February 2011 – Current
 
· Develop and maintain relationships with store operators to create and implement appropriate marketing plans
· Collaborate with area-wide Operations staff to ensure proper training of  

Here is the top section of Jane’s BEFORE Resume. It’s very traditional!

Colorado (123) 234-3456 jane.elizabeth.banks@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/janeelizbanks
 
Operations Manager
I’ve been managing back-end operations for retail chains since I graduated from college in 2000. I thrive in chaotic environments where a combination of smart, nimble processes and a human touch keep the wheels turning and keep store staff and customers happy. I’m passionate about helping businesses grow and helping my colleagues succeed on the job.
 
Experience
 
 MID-MARKET MANAGER, Chimney Sweep Industries, Los Angeles, California
February 2011 – Current
 
 Chimney Sweep is a retail chain that sells and services fireplaces and home spas. We were growing at 40% a year when I joined. I wrote store processes (used at our first location and the 20 new stores that followed), trained store staff, and became the store managers’ advisor on people, training and process issues.

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