Alternatives to Goal-Oriented on a Resume

If looking like 40 million other job seekers is not the impression you want to make on hiring managers then it may be time to rethink your resume's career summary. It's not that career summaries are bad, it's more that they've become so generalized that they all blend in together. Let's consider a switch to a career snapshot. So what's the difference? Here's the intro to a summary: "Successful sales professional with 30 years' experience in retail..." This generic approach: - Does not answer the big 3 questions hiring managers ask in their initial scan - Focuses on generalities and years of experience that don't differentiate you - Blends in with every other qualified applicant - Wastes your 15-20 second window to grab attention Here's a career snapshot: "Award-winning chief financial officer overseeing $500M global operations expansion, saving $50M in YTD costs while increasing market share by 40%. Analyzes financial strengths and weaknesses of Fortune 500 companies and implements corrective actions to raise cash flow a minimum of 30%/year." This modern approach: - Engages readers with quantifiable achievements - Differentiates you from competitors with specific accomplishments - Highlights skills valuable to the position and company - Proves/validates what you've accomplished Here are my top 3 tips to help you write a compelling career snapshot: 1. Brainstorm Your Unique Selling Points Don't just list generic skills everyone in your field has. Identify your specific strengths, skills, and qualifications that make you different. 2. Showcase Accomplishments, Not Capabilities Instead of "Skilled in managing capital expansions," try "Managed $45M in capital expansions, raising Amelia Urgent Care from a level 2 to a level 3 trauma center in four years." The difference is dramatic—one is vague and forgettable, while the other communicates concrete value and achievement. 3. Add Power With Metrics and Results Quantify your achievements whenever possible. Numbers provide credibility and immediate visual impact: "Expanded market share 200% for more than 75 services in 15 states" "Increased year-over-year revenues 22% and reduced staff turnover rates 34%" These statistics transform you from a potential asset to a proven one. Read this article for two more tips (with examples) for how to write an impactful career snapshot: https://lnkd.in/ewHdvvzK 📌 Save this post for your next resume update. #Careers #Resumes #JobSearch

"Should I have an objective statement my resume?" As a career coach in sports, media, and entertainment, I get this question a lot... First, let's look at the stats: 77% of hiring managers prefer a summary of qualifications over an objective statement (2021 survey by JobScan). Avoid these common objective statement mistakes: ❌ Generic statements like "I want to work in media" ❌ Vague goals such as "Looking for a challenging position" ❌ Overused phrases like "Results-driven professional seeking opportunities" Instead, focus on specifics: ✅ Highlight relevant experience ✅ Showcase transferable skills ✅ Tailor to each role you're applying for Remember: Employers want to see how YOU fit THEIR needs. Make it easy for them with your summary - especially since they're only looking at your resume for ~7 sec. What's your approach to resume objectives or summaries? Share your thoughts below. #CareerAdvice #SportsJobs #MediaIndustry #EntertainmentIndustry

If I see ONE MORE RESUME that says..... "Responsible for..." or "detail-oriented..." I will scream. 😯 I know it can be hard to think of what to say. I've reviewed thousands of resumes and cover letters through the years and a few terms immediately come to mind when I think of cringe-worthy, repetitive phrases or words. Some words or phrases to avoid may be: 😳 "Detail-oriented, results-oriented, accomplishment-oriented, sales-oriented, numbers-oriented, people-oriented." -- We get it. One or two -oriented is OK. Every sentence with an -oriented word in it? NO. 😳 "Think outside the box". -- Instead, determine what your innovation is and back it up with projects or work you've done that proves it. 😳 "Excellent. Well-rounded. Team-player." These words are really your opinion. Add something more concrete that responds to what the position needs. 😳 "Responsible for, handled, managed, managed, managed". -- There are ways to show you led a team without repeating words or using outdated jargon. Try: led, directed, guided, headed, built, grew, spurred, championed, bootstrapped, or delivered to create interest and minimize repetitive verbs. 😳 "I, I, I, I, I." As hard as it may be, don't let every sentence of your cover letter start with "I". Start with keyword action phrases or an interesting work-related (brief) story. What words or phrases have you seen that can be retired? What would you rather see instead? #resumewriting #jobsearch #careers ////   🌺 My name is Erin and I'm an executive resume writer, LinkedIn profile writer, and career coach.   --> 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴? FOLLOW ME and/or ring my bell and you'll be notified when my next post hits.  *Comment and share this post!*   --> 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 or 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲?  𝗗𝗠 𝗺𝗲!📨