Resume Tips from Star Wars

Happy Star Wars Day! May the fourth be with you! On this day, we reflect on the Star Wars franchise. If you rushed enthusiastically to the movie theater to catch the release of the latest Star Wars film, you obviously weren’t alone. And you stepped out of the experience feeling like the latest installment resembled a rehash of A New Hope, you weren’t alone in that either. It’s not all bad. Depending on how these classic tales are presented, they retain their magic.Resumes work the same way. No matter how many times you tell your story, you can still grab your reader’s attention. That is, you can as long as you tell that story with style and flair. During your job search, you’ll probably reach out to dozens (if not hundreds) of employers with the same basic information to offer. How can you keep your story fresh and relevant? How can you do this, especially if your target companies, job titles, and employer needs vary widely? Keep these three things in mind.