Creating a Winning Resume

The resume is one of the most important documents in a job search. Yet many people fail to get enough mileage from it. A strong resume presents your credentials and potential to management and leadership, and serves to catch their interest. It can also be a vital networking tool, serving as a sort of calling card for informational interviews and other informal professional meetings. With these goals in mind, it's critical that your resume be carefully crafted and adhere to current standards and expectations.

In a fast-paced presentation, Mark Friedman will provide some key pointers about how to create a winning resume. You will learn:

• The best resume designs and formats for both human eyes and AI systems.
• How to create an attention-grabbing summary.
• Tips for making your accomplishment clear and compelling.
• Ways to keep your resume powerful yet concise.

Mark Friedman is a principal in MJF Associates that specializes in Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Strategic Focus, Team Building, Career Management and Outplacement.  During the last 25 years Mark has helped over 3000 people in career transition.

Mark received his Ph.D. in Industrial / Organizational Psychology at the University of Tennessee and has over 25 years of experience.  Over eight years he has coached some 55 Executive MBA candidates at Rice University on leadership, career management and change management.  His clients include Air Liquide, Praxair, National Oilwell Varco, Port of Houston Authority, FMC Technology, LyondellBasel,  BP, Exxon/Mobil, City of Houston, US Postal Service, The Houston Texans (NFL team), Hewlett-Packard Company, Dell, Johnson Controls, and ABB Lummus Global.