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 Targeting a position and landing that dream job is what Resume Preparation Strategies is all about. Following the principles, strategies, tips and examples outlined in this book will give you the advantages you need to take action and get the job you are aiming for. You will quickly discover that a well-crafted resume can open doors and gain more opportunities for you. The strategies and steps in this book will help you get organized, interviewed, and hired. 

12 Steps to creating the perfect resume
12 Key Marketing and distribution strategies
Appendix  full of Action Verbs
Resume writing strategies
Worksheets that guide your research
Example resume formats and designs
Everything you must know about writing your resume

STEP 1 BUILDING A STRATEGY
STEP 2 IDENTIFY YOUR INDUSTRY
STEP 3 TARGET YOUR POSITION
STEP 4 MAKE YOUR INTRODUCTION
STEP 5 FOCUS IN ON YOUR OBJECTIVES
STEP 6 ASSESS YOUR SKILL-SET
STEP 7 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
STEP 8 EDUCATION AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING
STEP 9 GATHERING YOUR REFERENCES
STEP 10 INITIAL CREATION
STEP 11 PICK YOUR FORMAT
STEP 12 PUT IT ALL TOGETHER AND POLISH IT UP
APPENDIX: ACTION VERBS

A strategy is a general plan to achieve one or more long-term or overall goals under conditions of uncertainty. Building a resume is more than just putting your information down on paper. If that was all you needed to do an application would be sufficient in presenting yourself to a potential employer. A resume goes much further, it allows you the opportunity to show-case yourself and your many marketable skills. A well thought out resume that is presented with a specific target in mind can and will set you apart. 

For instance if you are a skilled plumbing inspector and are trying to further your career by becoming a senior plumbing inspector. I would tailor every part of my resume and cover letter to fit within the niche skill-set of a plumbing inspector. 

As we did in the choosing an industry step, lets evaluate 3 positions that are available in our chosen industry. Like before do not let your own self-image get in the way, but rather compare your skills and abilities with the requirements of the positions to see where you might best fit in and also look ahead to where you might want to go in your chosen industry.

Will your objective stay the same for most of the positions for which you are applying? If so, including an objective statement is a good idea. However; if you do not want to tailor your resume for each position you are applying for you might want to leave out the objective or add one with a general goal-set in mind such as:

In this step we are going to work through employment history. I recommend working in revers chronological order, this will help you think through your most recent work experiences first; then you can add jobs and experience as you move further back into time. 

This step systematically leads you through your work history so that you can have snap-shots of your strengths and weaknesses. Even if you are fresh out of school and have only worked odd jobs or been employed through work study programs, a strong presentation of your employment experience shows future promise.