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Resume Makeover - Solutions and After Resume
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After a dialogue with the client, each of the problems noted on the
Before Resume were addressed. See the After Resume for the final results
of this effort.
This sample resume makeover example is provided courtesy
of Quest, an online resume writing company that provides resume writing services
to job seekers located throughout the world. This resume makeover example is reprinted with
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Solutions:
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A specific job objective was developed and added to the resume to give the resume focus. The type of job he wanted and why he was qualified for it was made clear to the reader of the resume.
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A summary section was developed and added to the resume to highlight his broad range of experience and to highlight his strongest work experience sooner.
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Instead of a chronological style resume, a functional style resume was developed and used. By making this change in resume style, the problems of the chronological style resume were eliminated. The resume no longer started off by highlighting his weaknesses of being currently unemployed and of his most recent employment not being his strongest work experience.
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Key information that he had left off his resume was discovered and added as the result of questions raised by his Quest Career Transition Consultant. This key information included numerous detailed duties relating to product roll outs as well as project management experience with project schedule and budget responsibility.
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The Related Experience section was deleted from the resume and key information from this section was included in a new section called Skills.
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The Education section was changed to reduce the number of institutions listed to reduce the reader's focus on this section since the client does not have a college degree.
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The statement about references being available upon request was deleted as it is unnecessary.
The results of incorporating these solutions to the client's resume are reflected in the
After Resume given below.
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John Doe
2100 Logan Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 12345
213-123-4567
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Objective
To obtain a marketing position which utilizes my marketing management
experience as well my supervisory skills.
Summary
Experience with rolling out products, producing product training materials,
conducting product training, developing and implementing marketing
strategies. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Proven record in project development and management.
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Experience
Marketing Management
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Developed and managed a budget of $750K.
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Coordinated product roll outs to sales channels and customers.
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Worked with outside vendors to develop product packaging.
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Determined proper collateral materials to include with a product roll outs
and managed the design of these materials.
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Managed efforts of roll out teams including overseeing the project
schedule and budget.
Marketing Communications
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Extensive experience as company spokesperson. Spoke to business owners
and appeared on television and radio.
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Designed and created advertising exhibits including the production of
interactive and linear video programs.
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Created and implemented direct marketing programs.
Sales Training
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Produced training packages and trained sales representatives and account
executives in product and sales knowledge.
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Developed and produced interactive video sales program saving the
company $1.5M over an 18-month period.
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Developed and implemented stimulation packages to increase sales.
Management
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Extensive project management experience, managing and coordinating
teams on several high-level projects including the multi-million
dollar A1 Exhibit.
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Experienced in business plan development and formulating budgets.
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Supervisory experience including supervising both staff and managers.
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Excellent "associate," with ability to mentor others.
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John Doe
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Employment
Sales Associate
ABC Video
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June 1996 - May 1997
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Owner
XYZ Cleaners
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September 1991 - March 1996
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Marketing Communications Manager
Able, Inc.
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November 1990 - July 1991
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Marketing Manager
A1 Company
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June 1988 - October 1990
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Advertising Assistant Manager
A1 Company
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November 1980 - May 1988
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Advertising Supervisor
A1 Company
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August 1976 - October 1980
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Education
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE
American Film Institute - Hollywood, CA
Skills
Pagemaker and Microsoft Word
Experienced Photographer
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