Resume Critique with Heyman Associates' Jamie Wernet
At this Wednesday’s meeting we were lucky enough to have a fantastic resume workshop led by Jamie Wernet of Heyman Associates, and we wanted to share some of her tips with you!
1. Design is important, but there is no one correct design- Don’t get hung up on alignment, spacing, and fancy designs; what’s more important is the information you have to share.
2. Have a WHY for everything on your resume- Be sure you can explain why you have included each piece of information you have chosen to list on your resume, know why it’s relevant to the position you are applying for and be sure you can explain this in an interview.
3. Don’t think people will assume things about you from your resume- If you want an employer to know something about you, write it down. Don’t expect them to infer skills based on job descriptions, be explicit.
4. Top skills to have in a PR career: a) global mindset b) creativity c) strategy & tactics and most important 4) interpersonal communication skills
I know these tips helped me to rethink the structure of my resume, hope they help you too!
Cara McMahon
VP Professional Development