1) Selectively excluding or modifying past job titles to reduce emphasis on seemingly unrelated past experiences.
2) Functional format with focus on transferable skills to improve reader’s focus on skills and not on how they were acquired.
3) Highlighting achievements and performance in the context of challenges to elevate the significance of the highlights and demonstrate performance despite obstacles.
For the new progressive approach, networking is king. Resumes are still a vital part of the process but should not be the focus of all energy. I challenge you to evaluate your unique challenges for your desired target position or employer and develop a strategic plan to get the job and the career you want. With your plan in place, you can then determine what resume strategies are appropriate for you to nail down the job you want in today’s market.
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This article is just one of an entire series exploring what is takes to find a job in today’s market. The process of finding a satisfying job in today’s market is laborious and challenging, which is why multiple articles are necessary to scratch the surface of the changing conditions.
Note that there is an element of risk associated with all presented strategies. You are responsible for deciding your risk tolerance and considering their use after evaluating all of the other factors including but not limited to employer candidate selection criteria, employer hiring selection criteria, and point of use during the hiring process or networking.
