Enough Already! Stop Using Those Resume Words by Uptin Saiidi....Revisited

I’d just like to add on to some of the things mentioned in the article I highlighted in my last post.

1.      Saying that you are result-driven doesn’t tell future employers anything. However, if you, for instance, describe in great detail what you did to get promoted at the previous company/companies you worked for, that will definitely capture your potential employer’s attention.

2.      It’s also important that you only highlight the key skills that are relevant to the job you are after.  For example, having great cooking skills won't help you secure a position in a law firm.

3.      For those of you who need help with your social media presence, I personally recommend 30 Days to Social Media Success by Gail Z. Martin.  Whether you’re an entrepreneur or employee, this book can help shed some light on how you boost your social media presence for free! Pay close attention to the tips on ‘exercise page’ which is located on the last page of every chapter. I’ve personally followed some of her tips and it’s definitely helped boost traffic to my antiques blog and website. My advice would be to focus on at least four social media platforms that your target audience uses. I, for one, capitalize on Facebook, Linkedin, forums, blogs and websites. You can also get free advice on social media from www.quicksprout.com.

 Anyway, I hope that helps!