Effective Resume - Tips - employee2owner

Every word on your resume should be carefully selected. Every word counts in today's competitive
job market. But not all words are created equal so some words count more than others -- especially
those that refer to soft skills.
Soft skills are increasingly important in the workplace. In fact, most employers considered soft skills
to be among their most important hiring criteria.

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'Teamwork'

Teamwork is more important than ever in the workplace. According to Lee Iacocca, “There’s one
phrase I hate to see on any executive’s evaluation, no matter how talented he may be, and that’s
the line, “He has trouble getting along with other people. To me that’s the kiss of death." The ability
to work well with others to accomplish a common goal is vital for a harmonious workplace
Employees are often organized into teams to manage projects. And many employers believe
collaboration increases the quality of work and improves productivity.
A team player is an attentive listener, a cooperative colleague and is willing to help others.

'Flexibility'

Employers value workers who are flexible and able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously. In other
words, it's sometimes just as important to be a jack- of- all trades as a master of one.
You can show that you're flexible by demonstrating a willingness to take on new and varied projects
and an ability to handle changing priorities and deadlines.
Ultimately, being flexible doesn't only increase the odds that you'll get a job -- it also improves your
chances of keeping it should layoffs occur.

'Detail Oriented'

Every employer knows that there is money in details, so they want to know that they can trust
workers to handle a project down to the last detail.
Being "details-oriented" means being organized and meticulous about your work. It also implies that
you can work without constant supervision and act independently.

Employers value employees who are self-starters. These workers can generate their own ideas and
follow them through to fruition.
A self-motivated worker goes the extra mile. He regularly takes on tasks that may not be part of her
job description. He's inspired to work hard not just to reap rewards but also for personal
satisfaction.

'Self-motivated'

Words That Help Make An Effective Resume