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
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! 💪
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.
Your resume should reflect your worth. Then, when you negotiate, you can confidently ask for the value you will provide.
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!
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.
Such an important message, Zohaib Ahmad. If you can’t communicate your worth, that will be reflected in the salary they offer.
Write your resume in a way that you don't face a problem defending it in the interview.
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?
Use the ACTION words!
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8moAll 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.