Feisty Side of Fifty/Baby Boomer Women

In my last post, I mentioned that January and February are generally the strongest hiring months of the year. Just like individuals get going with their New Year’s resolutions, companies begin the year afresh and undertake new projects. For these, they often need to add new workers who have the skills and experience to carry out their plans. And, yes, even in a tough market, many companies are adding to their roster of employees.

So, if you’re looking for work, how can you take best advantage of the opportunities that become available this time of year? Well, one of the strongest tools in your job search arsenal is a dynamic and persuasive resume. Make sure your resume is a compelling document that’s loaded with key skills that will sell you to potential employers. Also make certain to underscore your strengths and talents with targeted examples of you performing your work at it’s best. In today’s competitive climate, it isn’t enough to simply list your skill sets, you need to show ownership of your skills by clearly stating how you’ve used them in the past.

Aside from displaying your skills, there is a specific format that works best for the older applicant. You need to make sure that your valuable experience is highlighted and easy to locate in a 30-second scan. Because that’s just about the length of time most resume reviewers spend deciding whether or not they’ll take the time to read through your resume.

For valuable tips on how to create a winning resume that will open the door to interviews, I invite you to check out Land the Job You Love! 10 Surefire Strategies for Jobseekers Over 50. Armed with the right techniques to set you apart from the competition and get you in front of key decision makers, you can’t go wrong. So turn your age into an advantage and make the most of the New Year. There won’t be a better time to turn your resume into a winner send you on your way to landing a job you will love!

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