The Industry Proofing Technique

And when you think you are finished with your resume, you still have some work to do. Actually, it's work required from others, but you need to solicit their input. The key to having your resume successfully reviewed is ask someone who is actively working in your chosen field. They can provide you with a resume review in relation to the correct usage of buzzwords, keywords and industry terminology. Content critiquing is the important aspect when doing an industry proofing. Try to avoid format reviews, though, since ten different people will have ten different formatting preferences. It's best to stick with the conservative format outlined previously.

After they have reviewed your resume, they can also provide you with a key jumpstart in your job search as one of your first network contacts. Ask them, "Based on my resume, what are the top five companies that you would recommend for me to contact in my job search?" Two birds, one stone.

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