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Why Does Your Resume Drive Your Interview? (It Is Not What You Think) Amy L. Adler CEO

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You’re probably thinking that the relationship between your resume and your interview is obvious. A resume gets you the interview, right? Certainly, in some cases, and expertly prepared resume that a hiring leader cannot ignore will generate the interview you need. However, in every well-conceived job search strategy, your interview is actually a reflection of your resume, not the reverse. Read on to learn why your interview strategy depends on your resume strategy.

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Why Does Your ResumeDrive Your Interview?

(It Is Not What You Think)Amy L. Adler

CEO

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Imagine that You HaveSet Up Your Dream Interview

• You prepare in every way you think possible:– Wear the right suit.– Read the right books

on how to answer questions.

– Learn something about the CEO’s latest initiatives, so you can ask savvy questions.

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How You Will Fail

• The one thing you do not do is brush up…on yourself.

• You have no idea how to talk about your career experiences and accomplishments.

• You are practicing when you should be performing.

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Avoid This Major Interview Pitfall

• By having an expert resume writer prepare your resume:

– You’re more likely to increase the number of interviews you receive.

– You will actually increase your level of success in the interview process.

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Examine Whywith Your Resume Writer

• You have uninterrupted one-on-one attention.

• You go through an extensive question and answer session to elicit the best of your experience and accomplishments.

• You feel free to take your time to explore and elaborate on your talents, history, skills, and specific achievements.

• You have the privilege of telling yourself the story first, then seeing a distillation of your reports in a well-crafted, professionally written executive resume.

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Re-Imagine Your Interview

• When the interviewing executive asks you to relate some specific expertise, you can do so confidently.

• You are retelling a story that you’ve told yourself, had told to you, and reviewed extensively.

• You will be eminently ready to walk your interviewer through your career history -- moreso because you have had your resume professionally prepared.

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Amy L. Adler, CEO(801) 810-5627

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