May 19, 2008

How to overcoming resume writer's block

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Article:	How to overcoming resume writer's block

By Rochelle Melander, Wellness and Writing Coach

Amy knew that one step stood between her and interviews: rewriting her resume. But each time Amy began working on it she got stuck and gave up. Nothing she wrote sounded quite right. Amy had writer's block. Writer's block happens. Here are some things you can do to overcome it:

1. Use mind mapping to collect your ideas. A mind map is a visual representation of your main and supporting points. Draw a small circle in the middle of a large piece of paper and label it with your topic. Amy would write, "resume." Draw a series of lines from the center circle out, so your map looks like spokes on a wheel. Add a circle to each of these lines. Inside the smaller circles, put the various topics or achievements you want to put into your resume. Amy might write, "Education." From each of those smaller circles you can add more spokes and circles for specific details. When you have all your information down, start writing your resume. Use the mind map as a guide.


2. Think small. If the thought of writing a whole resume daunts you, divide the task into several small writing assignments. You'll finish them more easily -- and feel more successful as a result.


3. Think in drafts. Your first draft will not be perfect. It may be downright awful. So be it. Plan to write multiple drafts of your resume until you get it right.


4. Set deadlines. Decide when you want to finish your resume. Set a series of smaller deadlines for finishing the various pieces of your task. Then, create spaces in your weekly calendar to work on your resume.


5. 5. Get out of the house. Writing at home can be distracting. Take your work to a coffee shop, library, or even the beach. You'll find you can focus better away from the bustle of daily life.


6. Pay attention to your energy level. Schedule your writing time around your personal energy flow. If you experience an after lunch slump, don't make that your writing time. Schedule your writing sessions at a time of day when you are alert and in good spirits!


7. Get examples. It helps to see how other people do it. Search books and the Web to find examples of resumes in your field. Use the exceptional resumes as examples of how to write your own.


8. Walk away. When you get stuck, take a break. Doing a repetitive task such as walking, dish washing, needlepoint, or tennis can help your brain access the answer you're looking for.


9. Get support. Invite a trusted friend or colleague to review your resume. Ask for brutally honest feedback. In the end, this piece of paper needs to be as near-perfect as you can make it.


10. Call the professionals! Professional resume writers can turn your mind map into magical resumes! Once you've done the preparation, it can be well worth your money to hire someone to put together a resume package.