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One resume, or many?

“I want to apply for different kinds of jobs," asks Kelly from Minneapolis. "Can I write just one resume with enough flexibility for that, or do I need several resumes?"

You need several resumes, because you can't be all things to all employers. But it's easier than you think to modify your resume and apply for a variety of jobs.

Here's how ...

Step 1: Change your opening

The best way to start your resume is with a clear objective or summary statement, one that quickly tells the reader exactly what you can do.

An objective with a job title is a good way to begin. It shows that you know exactly what job the employer wants to fill. Here's an example:

OBJECTIVE
Restaurant Manager where more than 10 years of food service and management experience will add value.

If you don't know the job title, you can start your resume with

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a summary that focuses on your relevant skills. This gives you more flexibility to apply for different jobs. Example:

SUMMARY
Seeking a position where more than 12 years of sales, management and operations experience will add value.

Step 2: Change your order

You can change the focus of your resume simply by presenting your qualifications in a different order.

Example: If your degree is in marketing and you're applying for a marketing job, but your recent experience is in customer service, put your degree ahead of that less-relevant experience.

Your resume is not about your past. It's about your future. Tell employers what you can do, then prove your claims with specific achievements. If you have the training, skills and expertise to succeed, don't bury them in your resume. Put them near the top, where they'll get noticed!

Step 3: Change your cover letter

Unless you're hand-delivering your resume, send a cover letter. And your cover letter is the best place to address employers individually and convince them that you're perfect for the job.

To really get attention, consider including a statement like this: "I've developed methods, which I can share with you, to __________." Insert your biggest accomplishment in that blank ("double sales in 90 days," for example) and the phone should start to ring.

These three methods will let you quickly apply for a variety of jobs. Just be absolutely sure to follow up with every employer you apply to -- finding a job is a full-time job!

Article written by Kevin Donlin and used with permission. Mr. Donlin writes a job search column for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and is author of the Simple Job Search System, and co-author of Guerrilla Resumes

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