Death to the Killer Resume

Karen Swim at Secrets of the Job Hunt has a great riff on the "killer" resume. This (formerly) trendy term has run its course and it's time to focus on the real purpose of the resume: to leave the prospective employer wanting to know more about you.

An employer posts a job because they need someone to do a certain task that will help the company meet its goals. Your job, when you apply, is to show that you have the experience and skills to help the company meet that goal. If your resume reflects your objectives, experience and qualifications and they mesh with the needs of the company, that is what it takes to engage the hiring manager. That's the "kill".