by Angela Copeland | Jan 13, 2014 | Advice, Newsletter, Resume Writing
Having a great resume won’t get you the job, but having a bad one will prevent you from getting an interview at all. The purpose of your resume is to quickly tell a story about your career, who you are, and what you’re looking for next. It helps potential employers determine if you’re a fit, and it helps your network to scope out new opportunities for you.
If you’re thinking of looking for a new job, updating your resume is the first place you should start. Ideally, keep your resume up to date even when you’re NOT looking, so that you’re prepared when something great comes along. It will also help to ensure that you don’t forget important accomplishments.
Many clients that I work with are unsure of where to begin. Compiling your life’s work on one or two pages is stressful and can cause many people to avoid creating a resume altogether. The good news is that once you have a solid resume, maintaining it is fairly simple. Think of the initial painful setup as an investment (in your future!).
Here are five tips to get you started:
- Look at other resumes for samples, and then create your own. Stuffing your career history into a ready made template can often look awkward, and can be hard to update with your details.
- Include your objective or profile statement. Many candidates forget this section (or avoid it). The objective communicates what kind of job you’re looking for to potential employers and your network. It’s essential.
- Keep your resume to one or two pages max. Beyond two pages, nobody will read it and you will look unfocused. If you’ve been working less than three years, keep it to one page. Beyond that, you can go with one or two pages. If you have two pages, be sure to include pages numbers.
- Don’t use fonts smaller than 9 point. Employers don’t want to strain to read your resume. Cut the details down to what’s really important and you won’t need to squeeze so much onto the page.
- Include measurable results. Explain your impact in terms of quantifiable numbers. How many people did you manage? How much money did you save? How many campaigns did you work on? How much did you exceed your goals? Putting numbers alongside your experience magnifies your impact.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to make your resume the best ever.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Jan 13, 2014 | Networking
Ballet Memphis is teaming up with Crosstown Arts to host spark + Pecha Kucha! Their spark event will follow the Pecha Kucha format – presentations from community members in 20 slides with 20 seconds per slide – discussing artistic collaboration. The event is Thursday, February 13th at 6:30 PM. It will be held at Crosstown Arts, 422 N Cleveland, Memphis.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 12, 2014 | Job Posting
Groupon is looking for an Account Executive in Memphis.
Outside Account Executives at Groupon work with local merchants to bring them quantifiable streams of customers. They seek sales talent with 2+ years of online advertising sales experience in their market, specifically focused on local merchants. This is an opportunity to be a local ambassador for Groupon in Memphis.
Click here to view the position on TheLadders.com. Unfortunately, the position is not yet posted on the Groupon website.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 12, 2014 | Networking
The Memphis Urban League of Young Professional’s is hosting a very special event: the MLK Day of Service Community Clean Up.
The event will be held on Monday, January 20th from 8 AM to 2 PM.
For all of the event’s details, check out their Facebook invitation here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 11, 2014 | Job Posting
Nike is seeking a Senior IT Business Consultant in Memphis.
Here’s information about the role from their posting:
As our Senior IT Business Operations Consultant, you’ll be joining the Lean Business Solutions (LBS) organization. LBS brings together technology and process expertise into one streamlined, consumer- and customer-oriented team. We deliver one-stop, integrated process and technology solutions that enable Nike, Inc.’s businesses and brands worldwide. Our focus is on providing Lean solutions that eliminate waste, maximize customer value, and drive profitable business growth. You’ll support the organization’s mission of providing solutions that ignite growth and deliver value – always. You’ll assist in the strategic and business planning process from a financial perspective for organization: target setting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and financial planning. You’ll communicate capacity plan strategy and create plan for resource acquisition throughout the year. You’ll ensure Sarbanes Oxley compliance processes are followed throughout the organization. In your role as a key player in the organization, you’ll help to optimize the organization’s ability to successfully manage the financials or a multi-faceted project portfolio. In collaboration with multiple project managers, you’ll be responsible for coordinating with other IT teams regarding metrics reporting processes. In addition, you’ll use your influencing skills to coach MT/LT in the development of action plans to address improvements necessary to meet targets.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Nike website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 10, 2014 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out: Learning to Stand Out From the Pack.
Many people think they know what it is that makes one candidate stand out from another. Some think it’s an expensive graduate degree. Others say it’s the ability to take on loads of student debt, or being born into the right family. Although a pedigree from a good school and being in the right social circle never hurts, it usually won’t be the deciding factor between you and another candidate.
The difference boils down to something called “sticktoitiveness.” Sticktoitiveness can be observed in a person who doesn’t give up. It’s someone who sees projects through to the end. Someone who perseveres. Someone who is tenacious. This is someone who really believes in themselves and their mission.
To read more, visit the Memphis Daily News website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 10, 2014 | Job Posting
The Memphis Business Journal is looking for an Account Executive.
They are seeking a dynamic, energetic professional to join its seasoned sales team. The successful candidate is a top producer with strong consultative sales skills. He or she excels in developing integrated marketing campaigns across multiple platforms, including digital, print and events.
To learn more, and to apply online, visit the Memphis Business Journal website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 9, 2014 | Job Posting
The Chi Omega Fraternity’s headquarters in Memphis is seeking a Multimedia Marketing Specialist.
This position will support the Marketing Department by maintaining the consistency of the Chi Omega brand and telling the Chi Omega story by executing strategic graphic and multimedia approaches.
They prefer someone with a college degree in marketing, graphic design, or photography and two years of experience.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Chi Omega website here. Note: this link takes you to a PDF document.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 8, 2014 | Job Posting
Smith & Nephew has a “Project Manager Engineering – Product Transfer” position open in Memphis.
This person is responsible for leading engineering function within a specific manufacturing area. They will manage the development and/or re-engineering of manufacturing methods to produce existing and new products. They are also responsible for implementing new technology manufacturing methods within the specified area. This person will work directly with technical experts on specific technologies and direct areas of focus for six sigma teams in the specific manufacturing area.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Smith & Nephew site here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 7, 2014 | Job Posting
G2 Technology is seeking an Account Executive / Recruiter. Below is a description from their site.
G2 Technology is offering a very lucrative career opportunity in Information Technology Sales (Recruiter). In this position, you will locate, qualify, attract, interview and place qualified candidates into exciting contract opportunities. Your ability to build relationships, get referrals and effectively communicate the benefits of working with G2 Technology will determine your success.
G2 Technology offers an extremely competitive compensation plan. In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will be between $60-90k+ your first year. There is no cap on your compensation, so exceeding $100,000 after your first year is not only achievable but expected for top performers.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the G2 Technology website here.
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