There are many ways to change your perspective – and, I’m curious about your story, feedback or suggestions!  Send me an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ! 

Check back soon for Part 4 on this series of Resumes coming soon!  NEXT: “Something Completely Different” to think about!  Stay tuned!  ~Craig

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Putting YOU Back Into Your Resume!
Part 3: Know what you bring to the table:
By: Craig E. Purcell

Describing your strengths on your resume can be challenging.  Not everyone is comfortable “blowing their own horn.”  In my years as a Supervisor, Interviewer and Project Leader, I observed many employees who were not as aware of their own strengths!  Helping them uncover and describe their skills and inherent strengths was an empowering step to help them advance in their careers.

During an interview, you have to be confident, professional and honest - while also showing individuality.  Your inherent strengths – those things that make you, YOU – extend beyond the workplace. 
 

Change Your Perspective!

What is this new “Change Your Perspective” tab on InCityNews.com? 

In Part 2 of “Putting YOU Back into Your Resume” we’ll look at some ways to call out your strengths with attention-grabbing words and descriptions.  Whether you are new to the to the experience of presenting yourself to prospective employers in a resume – or, if you’re looking to revise a current resume - I hope these thoughts will help you change your perspective on how you can highlight your most positive experience.  If you didn’t see Part 1, check out my previous article.  Power on, my friends!

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Part 2: Putting YOU Back into Your Resume!
Power-Words: Easy as 1-2-3!
By: Craig E. Purcell

Power Words are often simply ‘action verbs’ which clearly and succinctly describe your ACTIVE PARTICIPATION in your job descriptions or accomplishments.  Employers want to see HOW you were successful in addition to WHAT you did.  Powerful and active words - specifically related to the task described – can make a huge difference. 

It’s tempting to throw all kinds of action words at your descriptions to “dress up the resume.”  Power words are, well… powerful - If they are used mindfully and honestly. Hiring managers are well-versed in interpreting such things.  The wrong words will look like the wrong words.  There are countless resources online and in book stores about resume writing and power words.  So… I won’t overload you with information - except to suggest spending some time searching the web for “resume power words.”  The resources and examples are endless.

What is this new “Change Your Perspective” tab on InCityNews.com? 

 “Change Your Perspective” is about discovering new ways to look at situations in our lives.  I’m a passionate advocate for engaging our minds differently to help uncover paths we’ve previously overlooked.  I’ve seen first-hand how a simple shift in perspective can help solve an everyday dilemma – AND – how it can offer new hope to someone who has completely lost their way. 

Perspective is a powerful thing and you never know what will resonate to shift your mindset.  “Change Your Perspective” will include topics ranging from the occasional ‘Shameless Promotion of Things I Like’ about things that have changed MY perspective (previous article) and like today’s update, introducing the multi-part series: “Putting YOU Back Into Your Resume!”

From scoop to nuts, I hope to cover a plethora of topics to keep it interesting… with your help!  Send me an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and tell me about how you changed YOUR perspective.  I’d love to hear your story, feedback OR suggestions for future articles!    ~Craig