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What Employers Seek
1. The ability to become part of a team
and have a great attitude
2. The ability to be flexible, versatile, and to
multi-task
3. The ability to challenge previous ways of
thinking and bring new,
fresh ideas to the table
Regardless of your background, show your ability
to take risks, set high standards, and behave
professionally.
One top human resource director
stated that when evaluating resumes, the number
one requirement is a progression
from jobs of lesser
responsibility to jobs of greater responsibility,
especially within the same organization.
How to Begin
Through our previous exercises in critical reflection
and goal setting, you should have a specific
career target in mind and be able to identify an
industry or employers of interest.
At this point, your resume should be a
brainstorming effort. Start your momentum by
writing down your name, address and phone
number. Then jog your memory by identifying your
objectives. Immediate goals may be one to three
years; long-range goals may be three to five years
or longer. List your previous professional
experience, including any training you’ve had
beneficial to the position sought. Include the
names of companies and the specific
responsibilities. List your specific talents and skills.
Now it’s your turn!
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