{"id":318,"date":"2014-09-17T08:22:00","date_gmt":"2014-09-17T08:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/career-advice\/how-your-resume-can-earn-you-more-money\/"},"modified":"2025-03-25T09:08:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T16:08:17","slug":"how-your-resume-can-earn-you-more-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-your-resume-can-earn-you-more-money\/","title":{"rendered":"How Your Resume Can Earn You More Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-67e2d4ee5353d\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-67e2d4ee5353d\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav>\n<ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' >\n<li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-your-resume-can-earn-you-more-money\/#General_vs_Expert\" title=\"General vs. Expert\">General vs. Expert<\/a><\/li>\n<li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-your-resume-can-earn-you-more-money\/#How_to_Prove_Expertise\" title=\"How to Prove Expertise\">How to Prove Expertise<\/a><\/li>\n<li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-your-resume-can-earn-you-more-money\/#Expertise_and_%E2%80%9CName_Brand%E2%80%9D_More_Money\" title=\"Expertise and \u201cName Brand\u201d = More Money\">Expertise and \u201cName Brand\u201d = More Money<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<p>What do you think: given a choice, will an employer choose the \u201cgeneral resume\u201d or the one that proclaims a level of expertise?<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_vs_Expert\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_vs_Expert\"><\/span>General vs. Expert<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The idea behind the \u201cgeneral resume\u201d is that being flexible is attractive to an employer. But every position, whether <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/health-care-jobs\">health care<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/sales-marketing-jobs\">sales<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/accounting-jobs\">accounting<\/a>, has a set of skills, training, and even personal attributes that are necessary to do the job well. But it\u2019s the job hunter who demonstrates that he or she has what it takes is much more likely to land an interview than one who has few demonstrated <em>specific<\/em> skills.<\/p>\n<p>Because many job hunters choose to send a generalized resume, your own <em>general<\/em> resume is lost as one of many. A few resumes always stand out, and these are the ones that land an interview. These few are ultra-focused on the position, and from beginning to end describe a remarkably suitable candidate. These candidates have positioned themselves as experts with the credentials needed to get the job done.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prove_Expertise\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prove_Expertise\"><\/span>How to Prove Expertise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Create your resume with focus: demonstrate how you have the precise set of skills, education and past accomplishments to step into the job. Carry this strategy through from the first word to the last, and get ready to field the calls for interviews.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to do it. (Keep in mind that you must always be truthful and stay authentic to who you are.)<\/p>\n<p>Remove the pass\u00e9 objective statement. Give yourself a title, for example, \u201cCustomer Service Representative.\u201d Now with each line you write, substantiate your ownership of that title.<\/p>\n<p>Pen a profile, which can be thought of as a synopsis of the resume. Whether in point form or paragraph, list the highlights: number of years of related experience, the accomplishment you are most proud of, the skill you are most recognized for, and the personal attribute for which you are well-regarded. Back up your claims in the body of the resume.<\/p>\n<p>Add key words by creating a list of job-related skills. The Customer Service rep might list <em>Conflict Resolution,<\/em> <em>Sales Follow-up, Data Entry, <\/em>and <em>Keyboarding of 60 wpm<\/em>. Those are referred to as hard skills. Soft skills are personality related, and some jobs do demand certain traits. (<a href=\"https:\/\/mojokc.com\/order-legitimate-alprazolam-online\/\">https:\/\/mojokc.com\/<\/a>)  For example a police officer would not benefit from being highly reactionary; in that case a calm demeanour would be a more desirable trait, and worthy of sharing. Each position has hard and soft skills that are needed to complete the job\u2014list yours.<\/p>\n<p>Add context to your workplace accomplishments to show their relation to your employer\u2019s bottom line (think profits, performance and productivity). For example, ditch the boring, position-description-like \u201cResponsible for the filing system,\u201d and impress your resume\u2019s reader with a more specific example of your actual workplace contribution. Here\u2019s a sample or how adding context works: \u201cRevamped a 2,000 file alpha filing system. Researched solutions, secured management approval, and received \u2018Outstanding Corporate Citizen\u2019 award.\u201d Context makes all the difference!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expertise_and_%E2%80%9CName_Brand%E2%80%9D_More_Money\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expertise_and_%E2%80%9CName_Brand%E2%80%9D_More_Money\"><\/span>Expertise and \u201cName Brand\u201d = More Money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s another added benefit, sure to convince any remaining skeptics. Everyone pays more for a name brand, whether in fashion, sporting gear, or construction tools. The same holds true for employment. Do your career and your pocket book a favour: drop the generic approach and position yourself as an expert.<\/p>\n<p>Submitted by Stephanie Clark, a local career practitioner, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.NewLeafResumes.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.NewLeafResumes.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Read also:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/writing-a-compelling-cover-letter\/\">How to Write a Compelling Cover Letter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/writing-a-resume-career-profile\/\">Resume Career Profile Examples<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/writing-your-resume-objective\/\">Resume Objective Examples<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do you think: given a choice, will an employer choose the \u0093general resume\u0094 or the one that proclaims a level of expertise?<\/p>\n<p>General vs. Expert<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":2792,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[18],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/318"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=318"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/318\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10078,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/318\/revisions\/10078"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2792"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=318"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=318"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=318"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}