There are a couple of good reasons you should be using a skills-based resume. For one, you want potential employers to focus on what you know rather than where you’ve worked. Another is that your work history, like that of many people in the current economy, may be spotty, and you’d like to show that despite holding a series of jobs, you’ve kept your skills up to date.
Most employment specialists recommend that you avoid using one general resume for all jobs you apply for. Instead, they suggest you customize a resume for each position. Focusing on the skills you have that match the job you’re applying for is the best way to do it.
Click here to download an example of a skills-based resume, and see if you see the benefit.
More resume tips:
- Quick resume tip: List accomplishments not duties
- Quick resume tip: Hone your Job Objective statement
- Quick resume tip: Use punctuation to your advantage
- Quick resume tip: Don’t go overboard with formatting
By Toni Bowers
