In the post HISPANIC Résumés Generate Job Interviews, we discussed the how to craft your résumé to rise above your competition and be selected for consideration by an employer. Below is a checklist to guide you in this process.
- Is my résumé crafted to be read from the hiring official's perspective and does it address the employer's needs?
- Is my résumé focused on a specific job target or theme?
- Does my résumé contain a Professional Profile or Qualifications Summary that communicates my Personal Career Brand – who I am, what I can do, and the value I bring to an organization?
- Does my résumé contain keywords that highlight specific industry, job-target related, bilingual and/or bicultural skills?
- Does it include Latino-specific key words -- Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA),Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE), Latinos in Social Media (LATISM), National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA), officer, member, volunteer . . .?
- Does my résumé emphasize my quantifiable / qualifiable accomplishments and skills?
- Does my résumé illustrate how I can handle the job? That I have positive work attitudes, solid interpersonal skills and a willingness to go above and beyond what is expected?
- Is my résumé inviting to read? Does the layout look professional? Is there adequate white space? Are the fonts readable? Is the résumé printed on quality paper?
- Does my résumé demonstrate soft and transferable skills such as verbal and written communication, organization, leadership, planning, aptitude for learning, adaptability, creativity, resourcefulness, problem solving and work ethic?
- Does my résumé include plenty of active verbs (managed, coordinated, planned, implemented, directed, initiated, conducted, completed, recommended, . . .)?
- Is my writing clear, action-oriented, and well organized?
- Are my claims believable, backed up by examples, and measurable results?
- Have I (and others) proofread my résumé for typos, grammar, consistent formatting, and readability?
- Does my résumé contain dedicated professional contact information including an job search only email address? Examples: Marisol.Sosa@isp.com (a different service such as gmail), JorgeDiaz_MBA@isp.com, Rosa@RosaMartinez.com
- Have I tested the plain text or ASCII version of my résumé to ensure its internet functionality?
- Will my résumé make it passed a 15 to 60 second initial screening?
- Will my résumé pass the recruiter or hiring official's detailed scrutiny?
- Does my résumé provide the framework for an exceptional interview?
¡BUENA SUERTE!
Posted by Murray A. Mann and Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias
Principals, Global Diversity Solutions Group LLC and MulticulturalResumes.com
Authors, Barron’s The Complete Job Search Guide for Latinos
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