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To negotiate a higher salary, your resume must set the right tone. A resume’s purpose is not only to pass the first stage (automated scans). It should: →Communicate your interest (Leadership roles) →Convey your unique value offering (in line with requirements) →Engage readers throughout bullet points (Action verbs/numbers) →Influence the hiring team to meet you in person So, next time you write a resume; BE Clear BE Bold Be Relevant BE Specific That first impression will set the tone for communication/negotiation during interviews. Are you confident in your resume? #resumewriter #resumewritingtips

Michelle Schafer

I help mid-career professionals who feel directionless take action to land careers that energize them | 2024 Top 15 Ottawa Coach | Career & Leadership Coach | ICF (PCC) | Author-Cultivating Career Growth | Podcast Guest

8mo

All these points are important Zohaib Ahmad - and I see clients struggle with point #3. For some, they have had jobs that lend themselves well to quantitative results. For a lot of others, they don't have numbers-based measures for their achievements. So include positive impact instead - even being able to say that you streamlined a process that saved time and that process is still being used today, is hugely impactful! There is definitely a place in the resume for qualitative results.

Jason Kimeu

Co-Founder at Ecode Studio™ | Crafting personal brands that demand attention.

8mo

Absolutely! A resume is more than just a list of skills and experiences. It's your first impression, your personal marketing pitch. 🙌 By focusing on clarity, relevance, and highlighting your unique value, you're not just getting your foot in the door, you're setting the stage for a strong negotiation. Remember, confidence starts with a powerful resume! 💪

David Hannan

ADHD-sensitive Career Coach | Ex-recruiter who knows what works (and what’s BS) | Imperfection—the key to job search overwhelm

8mo

Nothing repels a recruiter faster than an unclear resume, man. I spent 20 years qualifying resumes for thousands of jobs across a dozen industries. Harsh truth: if I didn’t see what I needed in the top half of the resume, I’d be onto the next. Tough world out there. You need to stand tall. Great reminder, Zohaib.

Shelley Piedmont

☑️I Get Your Career From Stuck to Thriving 🧭 Career Coach 🧭 Former Recruiter 🧭 YouMap® Career Clarity Coach 🧭 Job Search Strategy 🧭 Interview Preparation 🧭

8mo

Your resume should reflect your worth. Then, when you negotiate, you can confidently ask for the value you will provide.

Keith Spencer

Career Guidance | Training and Instruction | Empowering and Educating Professionals to Support Successful Career Advancement

8mo

This is a really good point, Zohaib! When it comes to salary negotiation, the process actually begins with how well you convey your fit/value through your resume. Then, you have a chance to reemphasize that value again during the interview process. The negotiation begins long before the offer!

Reza Chowdhury MBA, MES

Delivering $135M+ Client Growth | 97% Retention | Driving Banking Excellence in Canada | Founder of The ROI Brand – Helping Professionals Build Standout Personal Brands

8mo

Zohaib, your points on resume writing are spot on. It's not just about passing scans; it's about communicating value and setting the stage for negotiations. Confidence in your resume is key—it's the first step toward securing that higher salary.

🌸Shelley Maley, PHR, GCDF / Career Coach

Career Coach | Etiquette Coach | I help recent college grads & young professionals cultivate career clarity to jumpstart fulfilling careers | Podcast Host: Young Professionals Career Catalyst

8mo

Such an important message, Zohaib Ahmad. If you can’t communicate your worth, that will be reflected in the salary they offer.

Kashaf Noor

I Write Resumes for Mid-Career to C-suite Level Professionals

8mo

Write your resume in a way that you don't face a problem defending it in the interview.

Fatemah Mirza

13+ Yrs as Career & Salary Coach | 3500+ Successes | Resume Expert | Best-Selling Author of Career Guides | Lifetime AI Student | I sew my own dresses | Ask me how I help clients double their salary

8mo

Intriguing! But wouldn't a resume that boasts about "leadership" and "unique value" come across as arrogant? Maybe ditch the buzzwords and demonstrate leadership through impactful achievements and quantify your value with results. What are your thoughts?

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Jebb C. Ruff, MBA

I help individuals break into Medical Sales (with or without) sales experience in 90-Days | Area Sales Manager | 18 President’s Club Wins | Ultra-Rare Disease | 10,000+ Sales Calls | Team Builder | Sales Trainer

8mo

Use the ACTION words!

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