The way you craft your resume for a direct hire position is completely different than the way you would for a contract position. Instead of being able to make an immediate impact in a specific role, you want to show that you can make a long-term impact in a much larger, evolving role. With that in mind, here are three tips to help you craft a resume that shows you’re the right candidate.
Put Your Abilities at the Forefront
The very first section of your resume should include a list of any training you have received and exactly what skills you have picked up along the way. Making this the highlight of your resume serves a dual purpose. First, it grabs the hiring manager’s attention and immediately demonstrates you have the verifiable skills for the job. Second, it shows off how multitalented and well-rounded you are. Professionals who can bring multiple skills to the table have a much better chance of landing a direct hire position.
Show Off Your Dedication
Hiring managers want to know that anyone they hire for a direct hire position will be in it for the long term. Turnover is especially disruptive to any organization, especially when it comes right after a person has been hired. Use your resume to show off aspects of your character or past that demonstrate dedication. Maybe you have volunteered with the same organization for years or restored an old car into mint condition. You want to show that you can start something and see it through to the end.
Highlight Your Career Progression
Hopefully your career has followed a steady upward trajectory as you’ve accepted bigger assignments and taken on more responsibilities. If so, that’s a clear indication that you’re ready to take the next step up into a permanent position. In the section of your resume where you list your career timeline, be sure to highlight this trajectory by using job titles and responsibilities to your advantage. Show how one position built off of the other, and how your success merited your promotions. Just be sure not to lie or exaggerate extravagantly. At best, this makes you look suspect, and at worst it will get you disqualified immediately.
Theses are some broad concepts to keep in mind, but don’t lose sight of the details. All resumes need to be flawless documents. Once yours is perfect, find lots of places to send it by working with the staffing specialists at The Squires Group.
