Resume Writing - Developing a Self-Inventory

Resume Writing - Developing a Self-InventoryThis article is about the 'second' step in resume writing, and it's about developing a self-inventory. You have no doubt come to the conclusion that you need to develop a self-inventory, and the good news is you are half way there.A resume may seem like a fairly straightforward document. It has rows and columns and lots of text. The truth is, it's a series of images on a page that most employers can't even read. What can you do with it?Well, it would help if you would look at your resume from a different perspective. In other words, forget about the resume as it is, and think about what you would do with it if you were in charge of the company or organization that holds the job opening for you.In other words, when thinking about developing a resume that you could use, you should think about what you would do if you had to submit it to someone else. In other words, think about what you would do with it if you had to go through this process e very time you wanted to apply for a job. Think about how your resume would look to the person who would be reviewing it for you.Remember, when you are developing a resume, you are looking at it from the perspective of the person who is going to review it. If you want to write the best resume possible, you have to develop a self-inventory.If you're a student and you are trying to apply for jobs, you can create a resume that would look like the resume that you would submit to any job agency. You might even make the cover letter short and sweet. Think about what you would say to a prospective employer if they just asked you to review your resume. What would you say?The next time you are in a position where you have to work with a resume, think about what you would do with it if you had to submit it to a potential employer. You will then be better able to develop a strong resume that would stand out above the rest.