A Room of Global Opportunities
If opportnuity doesn't knock, build a door
Hi Superstar,
Have you ever found it difficult to utilize opportunities? Well, I have.
I used to think opportunities were like a genie’s three magic wishes until I realize that we create opportunities for ourselves through the culmination of the sacrifices that we make to achieve our goals. Most times we find it difficult to recognize these opportunities and other times we close our eyes till that one big opportunity comes knocking at our door. However, opportunities are like sunrises, if you wait too long you might miss them. That one big opportunity are those small windows of opportunities that we tend to ignore, so recognize and seize them with every chance you get.
HOW TO POSITION YOUR RESUME FOR OPPORTUNITIES
The best way to create a great resume is to ensure you use an easy to read font that highlights your background and experiences, and adequately position your bullet points to stand out with results. Here are some tips in making your bullet points stand out with achievements;
Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action and Results) method to create impactful descriptions for each experience. This helps to describe the context of your work, your actions, and the impact of your actions to the organization.
Start each bullet point with an action verb like Initiated, Built, Coordinated, Enhanced, Analyzed, Illustrated, Targeted and so on . This helps to lay the foundation for you to quantify your achievements with numbers and measurable results.
Make use of an action voice with simple sentences. Ensure your details are short and straight-forward.
Include 2-4 bullet points to describe your responsibilities for each experience. Make sure you prioritize your bullet points by adding the points most relevant to the role you are applying for.
Lastly, ensure your resume has a balance of relevant information that is visually appealing.
ENTRY-LEVEL ROLES
MID-LEVEL ROLES
SENIOR LEVEL ROLES
FREELANCE, CONTRACT, INTERNSHIP
OTHER RESOURCES
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Source: The Muse
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I think we should all be optimistic because an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. I don’t also believe in opportunity coming to knock at my door, I believe opportunities are everywhere, we just have to sharpen our vision and mindset to be able to recognize it and connect every opportunity to that big life-changing opportunity.
With love,
Mary-Esther