advancing to their first management-level position, but, because the
potential job candidate hasn't been a manager yet, they are not sure how
to reflect their related talent in a resume. Sharon Green, resume writer
and owner of Ace Resume, can help and frequently does.
"There are a number of ways to capture the attention of employers and
achieve this career objective," says Green of Ace Resume. She goes on to
add that a key difference between a management and a staff-level
position is showing you are a decision maker, a thinker, a problem
solver. "Managers look at the big picture, rather than simply
concentrating on task completion. Leaders can influence the performance
of others, meet goals, and accept challenges as opportunities to reduce
costs or enhance revenue growth, efficiency and performance."
And here is the good news. You don't have to hold a management position
to be a leader or show it. Most likely, the job seeker has already
exhibited leadership behavior and gained experience with
"management-type" responsibilities prior to gaining the title. Use the
following questions to determine valuable experience to include in a
resume and be positioned for a management role.
As an employee have you:
1. assumed a leadership role in the absence of the manager?
2. been selected by management to lead or play an integral role in
key projects? Be sure to provide detail and results / successes of the
project and to emphasize any team leadership.
3. attended planning meetings with managers or strategized
one-on-one with them? The more association an employee has with
management, the more they appear part of management.
4. proposed a new idea (s) to management that was adopted? Show the
benefit or result of this effort on the department, organization,
employees, or customers.
5. trained new hires or existing employees or been viewed by
colleagues as an expert to obtain vital information, strategize or
problem solve?
6. hired employees or participated in the hiring process? Show ways
you have been a team builder.
7. proposed new or revamped policies or procedures that were
instituted and contributed to such things as the achievement of
bottom-line objectives or profit growth, improved productivity /
efficiency, or enhanced service?
Green, of Ace Resume, also suggests that job seekers showcase any
teaming with other departments that has allowed them to gain a broader
understanding of an organization's inner workings and key functions.
Discuss any interdepartmental coordination or special projects that show
this.
And don't forget to show an example of initiative and the commitment to
do what it takes to get the job done and do it well.
For additional information on writing first-time, management resumes,
contact Sharon Green at 602-494-1688 or visit www.aceresume.com.
Ace Resume is a professional resume-writing and interview-coaching
service, meeting the needs of all levels of professionals across all
industries.
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AndhraNews.net News for May 15, 2006