You’ve held a whole smorgasbord of jobs over the years. Now you want to find “the one” that’s just right for you. But you’re having some trouble putting together a resume that makes you sound focused and professional.

Sound familiar? If it does, you’re certainly not alone. As one of the leading recruiting agencies in Houston, Murray Resources can tell you there are plenty of candidates out there who simply haven’t found their footing in their careers – and their resumes and job searches suffer as a result.

If you’re one of them – and need some help putting together a sharper resume – here are some tips to help you:

Determine what you want to do.

You’re never going to create a polished, focused resume if you’re not really sure what career direction you’re headed in. So think back to the jobs you’ve held over the years and identify the one or ones you’ve really enjoyed and were good at. If there isn’t one in particular that stands out, then think about what specific aspects of past jobs you liked most.

Focus on the jobs most relevant to your chosen path.

Once you have some job leads, it’s time to sit down, roll up your sleeves, and customize your resume for each one. That means focusing on the past experience you have that is most relevant for the position.

For instance, if you really love administrative work and want to pursue a career in that field, then including half a page about your foreign language teaching experience just doesn’t make sense. Instead, focus on the positions you’ve held that have allowed you to put your administrative skills to good use.

Include unique details about your experience.

Rather than including a bullet under a job title about being “proficient in Microsoft Word” (who isn’t these days?), include information that is unique to you. For instance, what tasks did you handle on a daily basis and what were the measurable results of those actions.

Here’s an example of how to get specific:

“Researched new venues for company-wide events that saved 30% in expenses.”

The bottom line is that being generic won’t get you anywhere. If you want to get noticed by a hiring manager, then you need to show that you really want the job and you have the skills and experience to do it.

And if you’d like to pursue multiple career paths, then you can certainly create a resume for each. Just be sure when you apply to a job, that resume is as focused and detailed as possible.

Looking for more resume tips and advice? Give Murray Resources a call. As one of the leading recruiting agencies in Houston, we can assist you with the entire job search process – from crafting a strong resume to preparing for interviews – all so you can find opportunities that are a great fit for your skills and background.

Ready to get started? Contact us today.