How to Write a Resume for an Inter-Company Position

Most job seekers know how to create an effective resume. There are lots of little tricks that can be used to help you land that dream job. However, there are slightly different things that can be done to boost the appeal of your resume when you're applying for an inter-company position. You now have the advantage of knowing exactly what the company's about and what the bosses are looking for in a candidate. Use that advantage as you write your resume.

Instructions

1. Create a list of keywords to use throughout your resume. The keywords can be found in the description of the new position and in any other company-related materials, including the website, employee manual, company newsletter, or daily memos. The bosses will be looking for a team player who can get on board with their agendas, and the more company rhetoric you can include in your resume, the better you'll look.

2. Highlight your accomplishments, especially those that have helped the company. Include a special section on your resume for accomplishments. Examples of accomplishments that have helped the company include large accounts that you landed, money you saved the company, or policies you helped implement. Anything impressive you've done in any position can be included on your resume.

3. Write a detailed objective that means something to the company. Many job seekers include generic objectives on their resumes that apply to a variety of different positions. However, you know exactly what job you're applying for, and you know what the company values in an employee. Create an objective that highlights your skills and describes what strengths you'll bring to the new position.

4. Include a summary of your qualifications on your resume. During your time working for the company, you've most likely expanded your skill set. Take a look at the old version of your resume. Eliminate the skills that are not relevant to the position you're applying for, and add skills that are relevant. Be sure to study the job's description carefully in order to match the skills you include on your resume as closely as possible to the responsibilities of the new position.

5. Don't forget to include your education, particularly any education you've received since you started working for the company. Your college degree is most likely still relevant, even though you're applying for a higher position than when you were first hired, so it should still be included on your resume. If you've received any further education since being hired, include that too. Examples include seminars, work-related classes, additional licenses or certifications, and additional degrees.

Tips & Warnings

• Ask someone you trust to proofread your resume before you apply for the inter-company position. One little mistake could cost you the job. However, make sure the person you ask isn't applying for the same job.

References

• Susan Ireland: How to Write a Resume