Vancouver, BC - December 20, 2023 - Recently, a prominent career influencer argued against using resumes in job searches, Certified Professional Resume Writer Tim Cunningham challenges those claims, and highlights the indispensable role that well-crafted resumes play in today’s job searches.
While the influencer emphasized networking over resume submissions, Tim Cunningham, Founder of Fast & Focused Resume Service, contends that this perspective overlooks several factors. "While networking is best when you can do it, sometimes a well-crafted resume is the only option, especially when connections are limited, or time constraints press.”
The recent claims against resumes include this one: "A resume is a dumb piece of paper." In response, Cunningham counters: "Resumes are not mere documents; they are strategic tools that articulate your skills, achievements, and potential contributions. Contrary to another claim that writing your own resume is the best way to set forth your unique qualities, Cunningham replies that most people don’t remember the full range of their successes. He believes one of the major ways “professional assistance empowers clients is by helping them recall forgotten accomplishments that showcase their strengths.” For Cunningham, that involves techniques learned as a child watching his TV journalist father. “That time spent watching him work helps me notice when somebody has something more to tell than they think they do. So, I circle back until I get the success stories I’m seeking,” he says. “One of those ‘success stories’ prompted five interviews in sixteen days.”
Cunningham regards his background in financial supervision, purchasing, and sales as a crucial advantage As he puts it: “To create resumes that generate interviews, it’s important to understand operational realities in ways that go beyond the job descriptions. I once delivered a C-level interview by asking a client if he’d experienced a kind of challenge not mentioned in the job ad.”
Finally, Cunningham's approach disputes the notion that resumes lack value by stating, "With thousands of applicants applying for a single job, a well-structured resume is often the key to capturing a manager's attention within the first few seconds reading time. It's not just about listing achievements; it's about presenting them in a way that prompts interview invitations.” Cunningham knows his clients can’t expect a manager to read more than the first third of the resume’s first page. That’s why he has several strategies designed to grab a manager’s attention and not let go until the resume rests in the “To Be Interviewed” pile.
Cunningham has a proven track record of delivering results, reducing job search durations, and securing interviews for clients at all levels and industries. Testimonials from CEOs, COOs, and other executives attest to his effectiveness.
About Tim Cunningham:
Fast & Focused Resume Service Founder, Tim Cunningham is a Certified Professional Resume Writer who combines “deep business operations knowledge and professional interviewing techniques to prepare outstanding resumes that leverage accomplishments into great career opportunities and make job searches shorter.”
To learn more about Tim’s resume packages and LinkedIn coaching, visit https://ffresume.com
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