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Bella Vista Business Association it's still possible to use a résumé to illustrate your achievements. Rather than state that you were responsible for providing customer service, explain that you built your reputation on conveying di cult technical terms to the layperson, serving as the go-to employee for translating job jargon for outside correspondence. If you have quantitative proof of how you accomplished something, certainly add it. is can include measures of pro t growth, reduction of debt or increase in customer base. 2. Aim for the future Rather than emphasize what you did, highlight what you plan to do. is means giving greater weight to the expertise that will translate into your new position. Chances are you can nd skills that you honed in one or more jobs that translate into credentials that can be used on another. All of the skills mentioned should be relevant to your career objective and not just added to pad the résumé. erefore, unless your brief stint waiting tables exempli es how you developed customer service skills, eliminate it. 3. Choose the right keywords It's important to optimize a résumé for digital scanning, which has become a major component of the employment sector. is includes using the correct keywords and phrasing so that your résumé will get " agged." Take your cue from the job advertisements themselves and mimic the verbiage used. Replace the lingo accordingly, tailoring it to each job you apply for. Also, consult the "about us" area of a prospective employer's website. is area may o er clues about buzz words for the industry. 4. Set yourself apart Engage in activities that can improve your marketability. Be sure to list training, coursework, degree, or volunteer e orts that pertain directly to the skills needed for the job to which you're applying. ese additions can tip the scales in your favor over another applicant. Résumés continue to evolve, and it is crucial for applicants - especially established workers - to familiarize themselves with the changes and market themselves accordingly. Four ways established professionals can improve their resumes 2018 Bella Vista Business Association Directory – 13 Best Meat Dep tment in NWA! BUTCHERS ON DUTY UNTIL 7 PM Quality Meat • Fresh Produce • Full Service Deli Great Selection of Natural & Gluten Free Foods We're H e to S ve Y !!! Open 7 Days a Week - 7am-10pm 60 Sugar Creek Center • Bella Vista 479-876-6190 ALLENSFOODMARKET.COM

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