Job looses to India
January 10, 2012|Employers, Interesting Facts| No comments yet
The fact that the US economy is losing jobs to India should come as no surprise to many Americans. Manufacturing is cheaper abroad, and call centers are regularly outsourced overseas due to lower operating costs. When your job is outsourced to India, you are left with only two options: the job market or the unemployment line. Reentering the job market is the obvious best choice.
Jobs today are competitive. It is no longer enough to show up and fill out an application. Job seekers in the current economy need a way to distinguish themselves from the competition, and the best way to do this is through a strong, well written resume.
Composing a powerful resume is incredibly easy if you know the basic components. Many word processing templates are available to help you. The problem with these is that every other job seeker uses them as well, making your resume indistinguishable from hundreds of others that hiring managers see every day. In order to make your resume truly stand out, it is necessary to start from scratch and compose something that highlights your skills and accomplishments in a unique way.
All too often, job seekers try to stand out in a way that makes them look unprofessional. Hiring managers do not appreciate the usage of flowery, indecipherable script fonts or resumes printed on hot pink paper. These tactics cause an employer to question a candidate’s professionalism. Your resume should be able to stand up against others on merit alone without resorting to eye-catching trickery.
A resume is likely the first contact an employer will have with a potential employee. It is therefore important to make a good first impression. A clean, attractive resume which clearly outlines your qualifications, work history and references is your best shot at a job interview. Your resume should reflect what you know about the job for which you are applying. This takes some research on your part. It is helpful to look into what the job would entail before targeting your resume to the particular employer. This makes it possible to best outline your skills in a way that the company would find most valuable.
A resume should tell a potential employer why they should hire you based on your past experiences and job duties. Do not be afraid to be specific about achievements. While many candidates may have experience in sales, you can distinguish yourself from them by bringing to the employer’s attention the fact that you increased sales by 75% in your last position. Be sure that this can be easily verified, however, as a white lie on a resume is unprofessional and can lead to you being immediately dismissed as a potential candidate.
The nation has experienced significant job losses to India over the past five years. For those who have been displaced by this situation, it is necessary to reenter the work force with determination. A strong resume can lead you in the right direction.
