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Do you need a refresher course in Resumes 101?  If you’re thinking of a job in sales, here’s what a sales recruiter wants to see:

1.  Clear contact information:  Believe it or not, some candidates only put their name, phone number, and e-mail address in this section.  I need an actual address, too.  Don’t make it hard for me to figure out where you are.

2.  A clear objective.  What do you want?

3.  Job experience and accomplishments:  What have you done that will make you an excellent fit for THIS job?  If you can back it up with numbers (i.e., “I increased sales by 30%), then DO it.  I’m not especially interested in your education and GPA if you’ve had more than a few years of experience…I want to know what you’ve done on the job.

4.  Activities and awards:  Some will tell you to put something “interesting” about yourself, but I’m telling you that you’ll be better served if you tailor these things, too, to activities that will directly relate to the job you’re trying to get (you belong to an industry-specific group, you spoke at ABC Conference, you won ________ award for job performance.

Throughout your resume, use keywords that will help me and my ATS (Applicant Tracking System) find you.

All of this needs to be organized clearly and spell-checked.  Check it, double-check it, and get a friend to look at it.  If you need professional help, get it.  Here’s a link to more Resume Basics to get started. 

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