I loved Norma’s post on the Monster Blog about the right way to go after an internal transfer, and I’m glad Norma pointed out the importance of updating your resume to “sell” yourself for an internal move.

If you’re trying to move up within your company, check out this article that includes strategies for an internal promotion: Resume Writing Tips for an Internal Promotion

For lateral transfers, I would add that it’s important to demonstrate transferable skills that are relevant to the new position. Find out which skills are important in the job you’re targeting, and incorporate your matching skills and accomplishments in the resume. It’s also important to show that you’ve successfully met diverse job challenges and that you quickly learn and master new skills.

Best wishes,

Kim Isaacs

P.S.: You guys are keeping me busy with free resume reviews! My schedule is starting to get pretty hectic, so I might have to close this offer in the near future. If you would like a free review of your resume, hop on over to this thread and post your resume in the “Comments” section — before it’s too late. Thank you!

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I just interviewed a recruiter who told me that he throws away resumes that contain just one typo or spelling error. No second chances there!

While not all recruiters are that much of a stickler, it makes me wonder how many job seekers are losing opportunities because they didn’t proofread their resumes. When you think about it in the context of lost wages or lost opportunities, the importance of proofreading your resume hits home.

I would also say it’s an excellent investment to hire a writer if you’re not comfortable with your own proofreading skills. You will probably see an enormous ROI.

All the best,

Kim Isaacs

P.S. - I’m thrilled that people are submitting their resumes for a free critique on this thread. If you would like your resume reviewed, submit your resume as a comment on that thread, and I’ll review ASAP.

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Message from Kim Isaacs Regarding a Free Resume Critique

Several people have taken advantage of my offer of a free resume critique — here’s the original post.

Feel free to visit the thread and post your resume for a free review. I will close the offer when my schedule gets too hectic, so submit your resume now while I’m feeling generous!

Best wishes for career success,

Kim Isaacs

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It’s always challenging to write a dynamic career change resume, and I’ve heard from hundreds of people who struggle with this daunting task. But it must be done, and can be done well by using a few effective strategies (and no functional formats — my pet peeve!).

I discussed some of these resume strategies with Monster’s Connie Blaszczyk. Click here to listen to the podcast.

Best wishes,

Kim Isaacs

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Note: This offer is now closed. If you submitted your resume, thank you for giving me the chance to review your document! If you missed this opportunity, please stay tuned because I will re-open the offer in the future.

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If you are wondering if your resume measures up to the competition, this is your lucky day.

You can now submit your resume to the ResumePower blog for a free resume critique. Just click “Post a Comment” and copy and paste your resume in the message box. Include your current career goal, as it’s difficult to critique a resume if I don’t know the job target. Tell me about any special circumstances or challenges you are facing. I will offer general feedback to give you direction on how you can improve your document.

***Important: Please remove any personal, identifying information before submitting your resume, including: name, address, email address, phone number(s), employer names, schools attended, and anything else that would reveal your identity. I will remove posts that contain personal information. Thanks for your interest, and I look forward to reviewing your resume!

Best wishes,

Kim Isaacs

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A few weeks ago, a career changer posted a message on Monster’s Resume Tips board and explained that he is using “the world’s shortest resume,” admittedly created using a Microsoft Word template. (Click here to read the thread.)

Can you hear me gasping?

His message has been bothering me not only because I know he will have a difficult job search (career changer after 39 years in his field), but also because he’s not alone — many others are trying to achieve major job transitions using inferior job search documents.

If you’re apologizing for your resume, you need to improve it!

If you’re using a resume that’s not the best representation of you, you will pay with a longer and more frustrating job search and possibly lost wages.

Job searching is hard enough for people on a steady career track, and although some can get away with throwing a resume together using a Word template, most require a well-strategized document that markets them effectively. This is even more true for career changers.

Don’t have the skills to write a resume that will open doors? Bite the bullet and pay for a professional resume service. There are many talented resume writers available to take on the headache of creating your resume. Whether you take the time to learn how to write a winning resume and do it yourself, or hire a professional resume writer — please make your resume a priority. You’ll enjoy a more successful job search (and I’ll rest easier!).

All the best,

Kim Isaacs

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