The 1 Minute Resume Review - Dave Drummond Award Winning Book Designer Shares How to Get the Attention of Hiring Managers

Well, summer is officially over, soon we will be getting ready for Halloween. This fall, mangers will be reviewing resumes, interviewing and making hiring decisions. The resume is a key first step in the process. The average manager will receive 20 or more resumes for an open position, and spend less than 1 minute reviewing each one. What can you do to get your resume to stand out from the crowd? This week's podcast is with Dave Drummond, award-winning Canadian book designer. Dave's authors sell more books as a result of his work. In our conversation, he shares his "secrets" to getting noticed in a crowded & competitive world.   Why did I decide to interview a book designer? I do love books (in fact, I am writing this at Chapters), but the real credit goes my daughter who, while holding 2 books in her hands asked "Dad, which do you think is a better book?" She was asking the age old question, can you judge a book by it's cover? In this particular case, the book with poorly designed cover, was the better book. Rightly or wrongly, we do judge a book by it's cover, and hiring managers judge candidates by their resume. Dave shared "Great covers are all about telling the story in a quick, creative & engaging way" Does your resume pass the 1 minute test? From your resume to Linkedin, twitter and facebook, employers will decide to interview or not interview you, by the way you present yourself.   David and I have different skill-sets, we both help our clients get noticed and chosen (hired) in a noisy & competitive world.   This week's 60 Second WORKout; Send your resume to me,  [email protected] for a complimentary resume review.   Continue the conversation on my blog. What resume stories do you have to tell?   This week's CareerPoll; How many resumes do you send out per week, when job hunting?   Last week's CareerPoll; What role does confidence play in the workplace?   FREE Webinar: Get the Right Career Right Now! Invest 1 hour of your time to help manage risk in your career? Join me Thurs, Sept 9 12-1 P.M. ET. This complimentary 1-hour workshop is based on my book, Get the Right Job Right Now! It's easy to learn simple ways to take control of your career, all from the comfort & convenience of your own desk. Limited to 20 participants. Click to register.    Looking for help with your personal brand? Who's your career coach? Need help with a professional resume, job search, and interview preparation? Invest in yourself -- get the edge in this competitive job market. Take a small step and book an initial consultation with me.   Reading, along the road with you!   Alan   PS. Speaking of resumes. One action you can take is have our team create a resume that you can feel confident in. Click here for more details and to get started.    PPS. You can subscribe to my podcast for free on Itunes | click here