If you have a lot of experience in one profession or several, a title or headline provides a way to condense your skills and background into a short paragraph that will cause the employer to take notice. Even if you don't have a long or varied work history you can still benefit from adding a resume title. It's a great way to draw attention to your personal as well as professional attributes, giving the hiring manager clear reasons to consider you for an interview.

3 Keys for Writing a Resume Title or Headline

• Brief is Better

One short phrase will do it. You don't even have to write a complete sentence. Example: Experienced secretary eager to support an executive and organize front office. State your goal concisely. Long-winded explanations add clutter and take the employer's mind off of what you can offer. Getting right the point will win points!

• Keywords are the Key

Keywords demonstrate your skills and experience related to the job you're applying for. Select words from the employer's description so he or she can see at a glance that you're a good fit for the position. Example: Professional dog trainer meets 95% success rate with all breeds.

• Create a New Title For Each Job

It may take extra work, but it's important to tailor your resume title to the job you're pursuing. Create a list of your skills, traits, and experience related to the position advertised and then write your one-line headline.

Keep in mind that employers receive and look at hundreds of resumes a week. They don't have time to read in depth or in detail. Some don't get past the first few lines so make sure your resume title/headline says enough to grab their attention and place you at the head of the line of potential interviewees.

WARNING: Using the wrong "resume style" can DOOM your job search...

Guess Which "Resume Style" Will
Get YOU Hired FAST...

(Click one to make a guess...)

A. "Chronological" Resume	B. "Functional" Resume	C. "Active" Resume

HINT: 95% of job seekers use the WRONG resume style.

If you get this right, you'll have a better chance at getting noticed (and hired) in front of everyone else... even beating out applicants with more experience than you.

Can You Guess Which Type Of Resume Will Get YOU Hired Faster?

(Click your choice.)

A. "Chronological" Resume

B. "Functional" Resume

C. "Active" Resume