Results-Oriented Resumes You may think a resume is supposed to convey your personal characteristics to prospective employers. But the best resumes convey something much more important - what you can accomplish for the organization that hires you.
Almost everyone you encounter during your job hunt can be a resource for finding the right job. But calling contacts for job leads and interviews makes most people quake in their boots. The common fear is having to talk to a stranger or having to reveal their unemployment to an acquaintance. Unless you make calls steadily, however, you will never get invited to interview.