How Do You Make An Impression In 7 Seconds?
The old maxim that your resume has 15 seconds to make an impression has been cut in half. With millions out of work and hundreds (if not thousands) of people vying for a single job opening, those seven seconds will either make you or break you in today’s job search market. Here are five proven ways to make your impression in seven seconds or less. 1. Precision Throw out the old shotgun approach of trying to be everything for every one. While blasting your resume into cyberspace is one component of a comprehensive job search strategy, selectively targeting companies and job openings is the most reliable source of job search success. Showing a prospective employer that you understand his business, understand his goals, and that your expertise is exactly in line with his needs will capture and hold his attention. 2. Offer Value Nothing sells like value, and employers need to know that you will deliver value. I had a client this week who told me that he spends a great deal of time and ener