10 resume mistakes that turn off employers

4. NOT SHOWING KNOWLEDGE OF THE TARGETED INDUSTRY


Your resume must answer a recruiter's primary question: "What can you do for me?" When you are moving to another industry, you need to neutralize all the naysayers who think you aren't qualified due to your lack of industry-specific experience. The words you use to detail career accomplishments and showcase transferable skills should be crafted to show relevancy. One of the simplest ways to connect the dots for them is by studying help-wanted ads in your targeted industry and looking for job functions, tasks, and requirements that are similar to what you are currently doing.
(Text: Randolph L Stevens; Photo: istockphoto.com)
4. NOT SHOWING KNOWLEDGE OF THE TARGETED INDUSTRY Your resume must answer a recruiter's primary question: 'What can you do for me?' When you are moving to another industry, you need to neutralize all the naysayers who think you aren't qualified due to your lack of industry-specific experience. The words you use to detail career accomplishments and showcase transferable skills should be crafted to show relevancy. One of the simplest ways to connect the dots for them is by studying help-wanted ads in your targeted industry and looking for job functions, tasks, and requirements that are similar to what you are currently doing.