Why focus on achievements and good results in a resume and cover letter?
A person who wants to hire a car mechanic, knows what a car mechanic does. An architectural firm seeking a new architect, knows what an architect does.
So cutting and pasting two pages of duties and responsibilities from job descriptions from current and previous work is a complete waste of time.
In recruitment terms, it’s a strong negative, bordering on insulting.
You want to include measurable results and achievements.
You want to include how you improved the unit, section or department.
What was the good result of training all of those apprentices?
How did the diplomas or degree help you in your current job?
What innovations have you implemented and what projects did you lead?
Go further – what were the good results?
Where you did work beyond a job description, include that.
Secondments or extra duties should be included.
Most of the resumes I see from other so-called local writers – who are based in Perth or Sydney – simply cut and paste standard duties.
Avoid like the plague.
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Dave lives in the Illawarra and has a military background.
I could see something right away in the old resume he sent to be updated. His skills, although ill-defined, were deep and comprehensive.
It took four drafts to pull his resume in to commercial shape. He had lots of experience and many facets of his profession needed to be covered.
I also helped him by producing and editing a targeted cover letter.
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