Dear ,

Want a career upgrade but not sure how to move forward? Here are some helpful hints on energizing your career.

Do your homework
Become familiar with the publications that are popular in your targeted industry. For instance, Fast Company and Business 2.0 are just a sampling of the media read by e-commerce business people. Gain an understanding of key business issues within an industry. Discover hot topics and become fluent in industry lingo. For example, know what it means when technology companies discuss B2B or B2C.  Focus in on terms commonly used in your prospective industry.

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Dust off that old resume and make it shine
If you've been with your company since “Bush Sr.” was president and you've forgotten how a resume is expected to look, you can use the online career tools in your account (ResumeBUILDER, ResumePUBLISHER, TRACKER, TaskMANAGER, etc.)  to get the professional assistance you need.

Another option: You deserve to have your resume professionally written. We understand what companies are looking for and we can guide you in determining the "keywords" and “phrases” necessary to write your resume and that focus on your future career goals; in other words, where you're going, not where you have been.

Unfortunately, many people who have been out of the career search process for years still put their height, weight, marital status, religious affiliations, and gender on their resumes. These resumes are "hot potatoes" for HR people. In fact, companies are legally not allowed to screen resumes on that criteria. Your skills are not outdated, so your resume should not be either. 

Cut to the chase
Keep your resume brief and concise. Employers want a succinct synopsis, not a blow-by-blow account of each project. Your resume is the steppingstone to getting an interview. During the interview, expand on what you've highlighted in your resume. Think of your resume as the interview agenda. Offer career highlights, and if interviewers want specifics, they will inquire further.

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Sincerely,

Rodney Capron, Jr.
President/CEO Pongo Software, LLC

Newsletter content adapted with permission from an article by Chandra Fox, e-resume.net