Understanding how to read job advertisements will save you a lot of time when job searching and developing a professional resume.
Before you begin writing a professional resume, or look at using a Professional Resume Writing Service, you should start with:
The Seven Job Advertisement Questions you need to ask for a professional resume:
1. What don’t you understand about the job?
2. What type of industry or company is it?
3. What is the main purpose of the role?
4. Why is this role important to the company?
5. What types of skills do they want?
6. What type of personalities do they want?
7. What types of knowledge/training do they want?
Job advertisements often sound as though they are looking for a superhuman candidate! Don’t be too easily put off from applying.
If you are not in the game, you cannot win it. Having a professional resume will be a good start.
If the advertisement uses the heading “essential and desirable criteria” – it needs a separate attachment for selection criteria –see our tips on selection criteria
If the advertisement has no contact name, ask for one
Job advertisements use phrases and words that can be interpreted in more simple terms.
The following are some typical examples
“Really on the move globally” = energetic
“Working closely with account manager” = communication and organizational skills
“Carefully monitoring” = responsible
“Motivate” and “achievement” = highly motivated
“Keen to stay in touch with the market place” = sales and marketing knowledge
Go to Great Resume Templates to get an idea of what a professional resume looks like
Read each job ad carefully. Be ready & willing to make changes to your professional resume