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COMPOSING YOUR RÉSUMÉ ACCORDING TO YOUR "SKILLS"

15/01/2009 - Lu 1314 fois
When you write a resume that shows off your skills and your personal abilities, you are being more convincing regarding the link that may exist between :

the requirements of a specific job
AND
what you are able to offer

This kind of resume demonstrate more clearly that you have the abilities the employers are looking for!

  • A skill is more than a simple task
  • A skill includes different tasks you are familiar with
  • Being competent means that you have the aptitudes and the capacities to accomplish these tasks effectively
  • When you are competent in a specific field, you can also be competent another area

When you are putting your résumé up to date, it can be very beneficial for you to show off your skills instead of just enumerating the tasks you have accomplished in your previous jobs. Ex :

 

Excerpt from a chronological résumé of a person who has work experience in the restaurant industry

The chronological résumé transforms into a résumé according to her skills
WORK EXPERIENCE

Hostess / waitress 1998 - present

Red Lobster, Ottawa (Ont)

Tasks : Greet customers

Take reservations

Escort customers to their table

Take orders

Insure customer satisfaction

Team work

Receive payments

. . . (her other jobs)

 RELEVANT SKILLS

Customer service

Quick evaluation of the customers needs

Efficient problem solving for unsatisfied customers

Capacity to work under pressure

Team work

Flexibility and ability to adapt to different situations

A born leader

Organizational skills

Anticipate rush hours

Preparation of the dining area

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Hostess / waitress 1998- present

Red Lobster, Ottawa (Ont)

. . . (her other jobs)

This person is actually proving that she has the abilities to work in different kinds of jobs which demand organizational skills, good team spirit and relevant qualities in customer service (ex.: seller, receptionist, customer service technician, etc.). Therefore, by demonstrating these skills, this person does not limit herself solely to the restaurant industry. If you need help to compose your résumé according to your skills, do not hesitate to ask your counsellor.

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