RESUMES: Multiple Use Resumes III: Writing Techniques
This is the third and final installment in the Multiple Use Resume (MUR) series. In Part I, we discussed why using a MURmakes sense in terms of efficiency, return on investment of time, and tracking. In Part II, we addressed a few of the concepts needed to make your MUR most effective.
Last Monday's post ended by stating MURs are most fertile when written for inclusion instead of exclusion. Today, we'll take a look at two exclusive examples (simplified for the sake of illustration) and how they might be made more inclusive. And, like last week, we'll assume you are an executive chef who may be applying for sous chef and pastry chef positions.
SKILLS
Exclusive:
Kitchen Management, Purchasing, Menu Development.
Inclusive:
Sauces, French Cuisine, Pastries, Cakes, Food Preparation, Menu Development, Purchasing, Kitchen Management.
SUMMARY
Exclusive:
Changing rank means rank changing. In the first example, a niche management skill was listed first. Sous chefs and pastry chefs, however, are down the ladder from executive chefs; it's a lower rank. As such, the management skills should be ranked lower on the list. Doing so makes your MUR more inclusive. The primary concern a restaurant owner (or established executive chef) has is that you have the skills for the position to which you're applying.
Length. In both cases, the inclusive out-worded the exclusive by a fair margin. This is typical. When opening yourself to more (related) positions, you'll usually find yourself using more words. Note, however, that the sentences are still lean - they're not excessively wordy.
What experiences have you had with using MURs? What MUR-related advice do you have for fellow job seekers? Be sure to leave a comment.
IN THE CARAVAN: When making your MRU more inclusive, change the ranking of your top-shelf skills and use a few more words to bring in more of your skills.
NEXT MONDAY: Shuck 'n' Chuck
Want more Resume advice? Check out these posts and The Lion's Pride section of WildJobSafari.com!
Check out the first two parts of this series here and here.
Sponsored by Indeed Jobs
Last Monday's post ended by stating MURs are most fertile when written for inclusion instead of exclusion. Today, we'll take a look at two exclusive examples (simplified for the sake of illustration) and how they might be made more inclusive. And, like last week, we'll assume you are an executive chef who may be applying for sous chef and pastry chef positions.
SKILLS
Exclusive:
Kitchen Management, Purchasing, Menu Development.
Inclusive:
Sauces, French Cuisine, Pastries, Cakes, Food Preparation, Menu Development, Purchasing, Kitchen Management.
SUMMARY
Exclusive:
- Accomplished executive chef with over 12 years experience in kitchen management and menu design.
- Over 12 years experience in food preparation and plating design.
- Strong background creating desserts in authentic French, Italian and German styles.
Changing rank means rank changing. In the first example, a niche management skill was listed first. Sous chefs and pastry chefs, however, are down the ladder from executive chefs; it's a lower rank. As such, the management skills should be ranked lower on the list. Doing so makes your MUR more inclusive. The primary concern a restaurant owner (or established executive chef) has is that you have the skills for the position to which you're applying.
Length. In both cases, the inclusive out-worded the exclusive by a fair margin. This is typical. When opening yourself to more (related) positions, you'll usually find yourself using more words. Note, however, that the sentences are still lean - they're not excessively wordy.
What experiences have you had with using MURs? What MUR-related advice do you have for fellow job seekers? Be sure to leave a comment.
IN THE CARAVAN: When making your MRU more inclusive, change the ranking of your top-shelf skills and use a few more words to bring in more of your skills.
NEXT MONDAY: Shuck 'n' Chuck
Want more Resume advice? Check out these posts and The Lion's Pride section of WildJobSafari.com!
Check out the first two parts of this series here and here.
Sponsored by Indeed Jobs
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