You are a unique, focused person with job experience that would apply to many positions. You have skills that would be highly prized by almost any employer.
For these reasons and more, you would not say yes these questions:
Are you generic? Do you have no experience that relates to the job you are applying for?
However, if you use the same general resume for every application – your resume may be saying yes to those questions for you.
If you find a position you want, take the time to tailor your resume to fit it. Here are some quick tips to make your resume relevant
1. If you have a long list of old positions, unrelated to the one you are applying to, remove them. These positions are clutter and will do nothing to support that you are the right person for the job.
2. If you have long lists of duties that are unrelated to the job you are applying to – refine the list to emphasize the skills, knowledge and traits specifically listed in the job description.
3. If you were to remove the objective from the top of your resume – would a person be able to tell what it is? Make sure that your objective is both clear and supported by the every detail of your resume. Even if you are applying to a new field and the jobs on your resume are not the same as what you are looking for – if you emphasize the skills and traits that are transferable and support your objective, your career goals will be clear.
If the job is unique, and you are a fit – bring your resume in line and your chances of success will improve!
