So who are you, anyways?

Your hiring manager also wants to know who you are, not just what you do. Few candidates communicate this effectively.

Most people use a resume and other marketing materials to tell a hiring manager what they are – an accountant, a software developer, a customer service manager, an administrative assistant. Few candidates are effective in telling a hiring manager, HR rep, or recruiter who they are.

Why?

Like so many things about today’s job search, most candidates were never taught how to easily describe who they are, or even the importance of it. In addition, many people aren’t comfortable telling strangers about who they are personally. A great number of candidates dislike talking about themselves – many of us as children were taught not to talk about ourselves, that it was a bad thing.

All of these factors lead up to most candidates ineffectiveness in describing who they are.

How can you solve this problem, to tell your reader who you are in addition to what you do?

1. Resume - Make your resume less formal, more conversational ...

( Continued ... Learn more about 6 ways to show an employer who you are )

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