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The 5 Essential Elements of an Effective Resume
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When thinking of a career as a financial advisor, the creation--or updating, as the case may be--of your resume will be one of the first things to bedevil you-
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- as you fill out applications and prepare to attend many interviews and job fairs.
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Obviously finance industry recruiters are well tested in sifting through stacks of resumes in search of standout candidates.
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But often there are others who are just as qualified as those who get callbacks and hires, but unfortunately are dismissed due to the organization and content of their resumes.
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Knowing how to avoid such simple mistakes can make the difference between getting emails in your inbox and remaining frustrated while perusing the want ads.
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1. Focus on Your Objective
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1. Focus on Your Objective
When staring at the blank page that will be your current resume, there are two things to consider:
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1. Focus on Your Objective
• What kind of work am I looking for and
• Who will likely be reading my resume
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In the field of financial advisors, as with many other industries, there are more applicants than positions available.
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Because of this, finance industry recruiters can only give resumes a few moments before having to move on.
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Loading the first few lines with the most pertinent information that relates to the position you're applying for -
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- and an indication that you are adequately qualified is the only way to reasonably expect anyone to read more of what has been submitted to them.
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2. Language
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In today's job marketplace, the usage of keywords and optimization of syntax is essential to apply and recognize in writing.
2. Language
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When crafting your resume, keep in mind the brevity with which it will be read, and the key words one must look for to indicate that a candidate may be the one they have searched for.
2. Language
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3. Content
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3. Content
If your resume has lasted more than a few moments, then chances are you've set it up correctly enough to have the reader want to digest the more pertinent information with a greater amount of concentration.
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3. Content
This is where your education, experience, background, references and skills come into play.
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3. Content
List a hierarchy from most accomplished to least.
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3. Content
This will differ from applicant to applicant, as some have more real-world experience, while others are still fresh from an educational setting.
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4. Coherence
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4. Coherence
Resumes are the professional equivalent of a narrative about yourself as an employee in some capacity.
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4. Coherence
The information and the way it is presented paints a picture of the life you've lived professionally as well as providing an image of the type of employee you might be if hired.
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4. Coherence
Because of this, the way the information flows on the page can either aid or block important information.
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5. Organization
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5. Organization
Almost as important as the content that is being submitted is how it is presented.
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5. Organization
Giving your information adequate spacing is a good place to start.
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5. Organization
As you organize your experience, education, and other acquired skills, white space and using a narrower margin than the standard 1" can make the reading a bit easier on the finance industry recruiter.
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5. Organization
This will be good practice for anyone who intends to be a financial advisor as extensive written communication will be expected of them.
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If you are looking for a job in the finance industry, give the recruiters at Willis Consulting a call.
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They not only have the 411 on the best jobs out there, they will also give you advice and guidance so you sail through your interview.
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Willis Consulting, Inc.
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