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You say that CV/resume responses were negative, but share things that shouldn't necessarily show up on a resume as possible reasons for failure. Resumes just ge
by alttag 15y ago
You say that CV/resume responses were negative, but share things that shouldn't necessarily show up on a resume as possible reasons for failure. Resumes just get you in the door.
Most resumes are horrible. I've worked with dozens of people (nearly a hundred) to successfully improve their resumes, and I'm happy to help you too. Send me a Word doc (I can respond w/ embedded comments) or PDF (I'll put comments in a separate file). I'll shortly add my email address to my profile here.
The simplest resume/interview advice is to think of the thing at each job you're most proud of. That should be the story you tell in the first couple of bullets for each job. Most people list responsibilities. List accomplishments instead. Don't share too much; it's a common mistake.
I recommend people keep an annotated "long-form" resume as notes of all accomplishments, duties, projects, etc.; in the U.S., it's customary to only submit a single-page resume, but those extra notes are handy in building a resume. (Take some time to do an annotated long-form version, and send that too.)
As for interviewing and people skills? I may not be the best person to ask, but the above advice to get and study How to Win Friends and Influence People is excellent. Perhaps the simplest summary of it's lessons is "People tend to align their behavior with how you feel about them. Sincerely care for others."