In today's job market, hiring managers see hundreds of resumes cross their desk and in boxes every week. So what's the best way to be sure yours shines above the rest and gets you an interview? Check out these five tips to ensure your resume gets noticed and leads to call backs for opportunities. <em>—Aisha Taylor</em>
</strong>Most job seekers include a laundry list of job duties and responsibilities rather than focusing on their accomplishments. Job duties are generally generic and standard for everyone in the same position, but your accomplishments are uniquely yours. If the employer interviews 10 sales associates, they will all have the same job duties, but you may be the only one <a href="http://www.blackenterprise.com/2011/04/25/jobseekers-career-toolkit/"><strong>who increased sales by 25%</strong></a> and was awarded salesperson of the month. So, focus less on what you did every day and more on what you actually accomplished. Employers will notice the difference.</p>
<strong>Skip the objective. </strong>Objectives are outdated and rarely used in today’s world of professional resume writing. The purpose of the objective was to tell employers what you were seeking, i.e. “a challenging sales position.” Instead, the objective has now been replaced with a career profile or a summary of qualifications which tells employers exactly what you have to offer, i.e. “accomplished professional with 10 years sales experience.” Your resume should include a concise yet quality career profile which clearly indicates what you have to offer, rather than just what you desire. Employers are far more attracted to a candidate who actually brings something to the table.</p>
<strong>Less is more.</strong> Overcrowded, unorganized, and hard-to-read resumes are likely to be placed at the bottom of the pile or moved into the trash bin on employers’ e-mail accounts. A <a href="http://www.blackenterprise.com/2011/04/25/win-a-free-resume-makeover/"><strong>well-formatted yet modest resume</strong></a> is more likely to get noticed than one with several fonts, overcrowding, confusing templates and inappropriate graphics. Your resume should be detailed yet concise while avoiding<a href="http://www.blackenterprise.com/2011/04/26/get-hired-10-reasons-your-job-resume-is-being-ignored/"><strong> typical resume mistakes</strong></a>. Employers prefer easy-to-read resumes that clearly outline your skills and accomplishments.</p>
<strong>Words are key.</strong> Your resume should include as many relevant keywords as possible. Avoid using general terms like “good communication skills” and “team player.” Instead, use keywords that match exactly what the employer is looking for. For example, if you’re pursuing a career in marketing, words like “research” and “promotions” will jump off the page and of course show up more on job search engines. Don’t waste precious resume space by using overused words that don’t mean much.
Cover Your… RESUME! The cover letter is extremely important when searching for a job. Many job seekers forget this important tool or consider it unnecessary. A well-written cover letter can seal the deal on getting an employers' attention. The cover letter is your opportunity to explain things such as gaps in employment, career transition, and additional qualifications. It should always be submitted along with your resume, even when it isn’t required. Employers are always impressed by your extra effort.
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Ms. Sonia Alleyne/Ms. Aisha Taylor
Ms. Alleyne, in your article in the December 2011 Black Enterprise magazine, you wrote:” Today, the job market belongs to problem-solvers: those professionals who can see beyond getting a job, and provide real solutions for companies that are competing for business on a global scale.” I am a post-graduate student with numerous years of experience in management of a million-dollar operation and a numerous amount years experience in the human service field.
Ms. Taylor, tryed to find the “2 Responses to Get Hired!: 5 Ways to Get Your Resume Noticed” posted April 28, 2011, but was not able to retrieve that information.
Ladies to you both, I would like for you to take a look at my resume and perhaps address me to as to why I may be not getting the interviews and job offers. My Resume:
OBJECTIVE: To secure a position with an agency that offers opportunities for advancement in Human Services and where coordinating, organizing, counseling and managerial skills could be utilized.
Qualifications
• Over 9 years’ experience as a Professional Guidance Counselor with certifications in elementary, middle and high school.
● Over 8 years as a Job Coach/Employment Specialist providing job placement for individuals with mental, physical, and psychological disabilities.
● Over 10 years’ experience as a Manager, Assistant Manager, and Lead Maintenance Personnel
● Classroom management for diverse populations, active participation in groups and planned events. Excellent classroom management, teaching, tutoring and counseling, effectively work with parents, board, staff, and general public.
● Experience working with students with special needs and ESL, Strong collaborator.
Experience
Orangeburg Consolidated School District #5 08/08 to 05/10
Guidance Counselor
Orangeburg, S.C.
Provided a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program for all public school children at all grade levels, from prekindergarten through grade twelve; consult with parents/guardians, teachers, and other school staff members to enhance their effectiveness in guiding and supporting students in progressing through the grade levels and in planning their careers. Employed activities and techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom, meet with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues. Designed lesson plans focusing on age and level-appropriate material, successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises. Plan and conduct educational sessions on various topics as it relates to growing up: Hold group counseling session on conflict resolution, peer pressure, Saying No to Drugs, self-esteem, etc. Conduct extensive individual counseling session when needed by the participants. To aid and enhance participant’s abilities to seek self-sufficiency while enrolled in program. Developed and taught lessons on relevant children’s books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest. Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning. Fostered and maintained a meaningful relationship among students through student field-trips, retreats, and team-work community service projects.
Central Carolina Technical College / F.E. DuBose Career Center 08/06 to 05/08
Career Guidance Counselor
Manning, S.C.
To help students overcome problems that impede learning and to assist them in making educational, occupational, and life plans that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as mature and responsible men and women; as well as acquainting students, teachers, counselors, school administrators and parents with the purpose of programs and opportunities offered at the Technology Center. In addition, administer and interpret test when appropriate, fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects. Organized grade records to increase reference speed. Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner. Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 18 students, developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning. Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs. Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.
S. C. Vocational Rehabilitation Department 03/98 to 08/06
Job Coach/Employment Specialist II
Orangeburg, SC
Under general supervision, assists clients with the most severe disabilities in the rehabilitation process to help prepare for competitive employment through work assessment, job development, task analysis, and intensive on-the-job training. Provide training in job-related skills needed to obtain a job. Provide hands on training and the development and identification of employers with whom employment relationships can be built, successfully improved student/adult participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises. Adapted, Advised, Coached, Facilitated, Guided, Empowered, Directed, Collaborated, Enabled, Managed, Reviewed, Streamline, Supported, Trained.
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College 10/95 to 10/96
Testing Coordinator
Orangeburg, SC
Organize and administer admissions test for incoming students, examine test results/electronic scanning for test results as well as provide documentation of test results of all students through data entry and filing. In addition, provided counseling to all incoming students. Carry out functions and responsibilities as it pertained to giving orders and conducting evaluations. Attended meetings, trainings, and conferences as required. Collaborated with other area service providers Collected and analyzed data, collected information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests, determined whether clients should be counseled or referred to other specialists, abided by the laws of confidentiality.
Orangeburg Consolidated School District #5 01/93 to 10/96
WEBS Counselor
Orangeburg, SC
W.E.B.S.- Working to Extend Beyond School; Work with at-risk-students; Plan and conduct programs that relates to juvenile justice, Provide extensive counseling for each program participants, Plans and implements appropriate intervention strategies that are directed toward the elimination of barriers that would limit participant’s abilities to complete their education and become self-sufficient, Worked with approximately 165 students. To serve as a role model for all participants enrolled in the program. Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students. Developed and taught lessons on relevant children’s books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
Burger King Restaurant 08/80 to 09/90
Store Manager
Orangeburg, SC
Managed kitchen operations for high grossing, fast-paced fair concession kitchen. Manage and trained kitchen staff on proper use of equipment, food handling, and portion sizing. Supervised kitchen staff of 20 people and ensured proper set-up, food preparation, kitchen clean-up and proper shut down. Increase restaurant revenue from $1.2M to $1.9M and then to $2.8M during 3 years of service while consistently stayed under monthly controllable expense budget, drove food costs down by 33% by effectively improving inventory procedures and reducing spoilage levels, managed food and produce receiving process with 100% accuracy. Responsible for daily set up of five stations. Organized & effectively managed staff, interviewed, hired, and trained new employees, prepared daily transactions, recorded receipts, salary statements, productivity, prepared bank deposits, approved store orders & controlled inventory counts.
Hardees’s Restaurant 12/93 to 04/94
Assistant Manager
Orangeburg, SC
Organized and coordinated merchandise, approve store orders; prepare daily transaction reports, daily productivity reports, performed administrative task; data entry, filing, customer service. Organized & effectively managed staff. Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning. Checked the quantity and quality of received products, cleaned and inspected galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas. Cleaned and maintained the beverage area, display cases, equipment, and order transaction area Cleaned and organized eating, service, and kitchen areas. Cleaned and prepared various foods for cooking or serving. Cleaned and sterilized equipment and facilities, trained kitchen staff on proper use of equipment, food handling, and portion sizing.
Education
South Carolina State University 2005
Counselor Education
M. Ed Counselor Education
Orangeburg, SC
Claflin University 2001
Sociology / Criminal Justice Administration
Degree: (BA)
Orangeburg, SC
Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School 1980
Diploma
Orangeburg, S.C.
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Completed Real Estate I course.
Orangeburg, S.C
Certifications
CPR Certified, South Carolina Board of Education-Educator Certificate
Community Involvement
Board Member-Orangeburg Area Boys & Girls Club, Era of Distinction Social Club, Gods Little Angels, 2007-Current, Boys & Girls Club Basketball Coach 2000
Affiliations
Omega Psi Phi-Epsilon Omega Chapter, Regional Representative-Excel Communications National Counselors Association National Education Association (NEA),
Keywords
BA, Bachelors Sociology/Criminal Justice Administration, M. Ed Counselor Education, Manager, Social Worker, Problem Solver, Continuing Education, Community Involvement, Classroom Discipline, Small/Large Group Counseling, Creative Lesson Planning, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Honor and Awards Correspondent, W.E.B.S Partner, Testing Coordinator, Team Building, Time Management, Program Development, Social Perceptiveness, Public Relations, Speaking, Urban Classroom Settings, IEP’s, Student- Centered Instruction, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Specialized Testing ,Family Involvement.
