Resume Writing: How to highlight your value to employers
By Cham Posted Date: September 12, 2016
Almost all important business decisions are made based solely on cold hard facts. Similarly hiring decisions are also made the same way. If a company is going to invest the time and money in hiring you then you will need to demonstrate the evidence that you can perform. Many job seekers still aren’t sure of which facts are sought after by the recruitment team in a resume when applying for jobs in Sri Lanka.
Whenever you write descriptions about your current role it is important to put yourself in the shoes of the hiring manager who will be reading it. Think about the evidence you will require to make an informed hiring decision. Including some of the points discussed below can help provide better clarity to recruitment teams while supporting the case for an interview:
- Your place in the workplace hierarchy: If a company is going to employ you then it is vital for them to understand exactly where you can be placed within your team. Whether it be at the top, leading a small team overlooking larger projects and processes or working independently, it is very important to make your position clear. Always mention who you report to, whether you manage any one as well as what people may be dependent on the work you do.
- The people you interact with: Effective communication and interaction with other people play a crucial role in the day to day operations of any business. Since communication and inter-personal skills are of absolute necessity, recruitment teams and employers will need to be satisfied that you are comfortable interacting with a variety of different people. In your resume role descriptions talk about which types of people you interact with such as customers, suppliers and even management or external stakeholders. Show evidence that you can build strong working relationships and use these relationships to create positive outcomes for the employer.
- Technology Skills: In today’s world some form of technology is used in almost all industries and every line of work from software tools to hardware such as factory machinery and vehicles. Most roles will require knowledge of some of these tools, whether it be the use of simple word processing software or the maintenance of certain hardware. Employers will want to understand your ability to use their core technology that is part of their day to day business operations. So regardless of what your skillset is, it is necessary to detail the tools you can use and how you apply them within your roles.
What your current employer actually does: Although this seems like a very obvious point, surprisingly some job seekers do not include enough information about the company they currently/previously worked for. Before you talk details about your current role it’s important to put into perspective exactly who you work for and what they do. Without building a context for your role it will be harder for recruiters to fully understand the work you do.
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