Resume Builder FAQ’s
Why not just use a resume writer? No resume writer knows your experiences like you do. All they can do is take what you give them and make it pretty. Career Waymark Resume Builder walks you through different exercises designed to help you uncover your unique skills and experiences and then format them in a powerful way that is also search engine friendly.
What separates the Career Waymark Resume Builder from other tools on the market? Traditionally, most people used resume writers to word smith and dress up their existing resumes. In today’s age of resume databases and search engines, this isn’t close to good enough. Career Waymark Resume Builder builds you a powerful, keyword driven resume that will be seen by more recruiters than resumes built by traditional means. The more recruiters that see your resume, the more interviews, and job offers you will receive.
How will I know if I’ve built a good resume? By following the formula laid out in the Career Waymark Resume Builder, you can’t help but build a great resume based on your best skills and experiences. However, once you’re done, I will be happy to review your resume and provide feedback and suggestions.
Why chronological and functional resumes? Chronological resumes are the tried and true methods used for years by most job seekers. Functional resumes focus more on your accomplishments and less on your employment time line. The Resume Navigator builds both types and allows you to submit them via today’s online submission tools. The benefit of combining them is a recruiter or hiring manager gets a much clearer picture of you the candidate. Additionally, by combining them together you increase the number of keywords on your resume, thus increasing your odds of being found by recruiters.
Do I need a cover letter? It used to be a cover letter was almost as important as your resume, but in today’s world this is no longer the case. With electronic submissions via the internet cover letters are rarely seen. However, if you are mailing, faxing or emailing directly to a person, still recommend a cover letter and include sample templates as part of the Career Waymark Resume Builder.
What kind of search engines do recruiters use? The search engines recruiters use are very similar to Google and other web search tools. In addition to keywords, recruiters also use demographic and other variables to screen out candidates, but keywords are typically what allow them to find candidates with the ideal skills and experiences, which is why the Career Waymark Resume Builder is so powerful.
How do I add ‘Keywords’ to my resume? The tools within the Career Waymark Resume Builder will extract your best and most powerful keywords from your experiences and incorporate them into your resume. You will also be provided tips on how to add additional keywords to your resume that mirror those found in the companies job description.
