Comments on: Endorsements on Resumes: Stand Out From the Crowd http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/2008/10/28/endorsements-on-resumes-stand-out-from-the-crowd/ Finding the path that's right for you Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:08:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: CareerSolvers » Blog Archive » Ten Things to Do Before the Pink Slip Arrives http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/2008/10/28/endorsements-on-resumes-stand-out-from-the-crowd/comment-page-1/#comment-338 CareerSolvers » Blog Archive » Ten Things to Do Before the Pink Slip Arrives Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:13:46 +0000 http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/?p=312#comment-338 [...] confidence of the hiring manager is to prove your value-add through supervisor, client, and vendor [...] confidence of the hiring manager is to prove your value-add through supervisor, client, and vendor

]]> By: CareerSolvers » Blog Archive » Ten Things to Do Before the Pink Slip Arrives http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/2008/10/28/endorsements-on-resumes-stand-out-from-the-crowd/comment-page-1/#comment-337 CareerSolvers » Blog Archive » Ten Things to Do Before the Pink Slip Arrives Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:21:49 +0000 http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/?p=312#comment-337 [...] confidence of the hiring manager is to prove your value-add through supervisor, client, and vendor [...] confidence of the hiring manager is to prove your value-add through supervisor, client, and vendor

]]> By: Barbara Safani http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/2008/10/28/endorsements-on-resumes-stand-out-from-the-crowd/comment-page-1/#comment-327 Barbara Safani Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:33:27 +0000 http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/?p=312#comment-327 Deb, I'm predicting that with all the new tools out there for online identity, reputation management, and multi-media online portfolios that testimonials will continue to be an important part of the selection process. Thanks for reading! Deb,

I’m predicting that with all the new tools out there for online identity, reputation management, and multi-media online portfolios that testimonials will continue to be an important part of the selection process. Thanks for reading!

]]> By: Barbara Safani http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/2008/10/28/endorsements-on-resumes-stand-out-from-the-crowd/comment-page-1/#comment-326 Barbara Safani Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:28:31 +0000 http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/?p=312#comment-326 Jim, Thanks for commenting. Yes, testimonials can be very powerful marketing tools. Of course, the key is relevance..."Bob is a great guy" certainly won't cut it, but saying "Bob's strong leadership and team building skills contributed to a 25% increase in widget production or "Bob was the catalyst for getting a stalled project back on track and delivering superior financial results in 2008" will work. Like LinkedIn endorsements, testimonials should comment on specific skills and measurable impact. Jim,

Thanks for commenting. Yes, testimonials can be very powerful marketing tools. Of course, the key is relevance…”Bob is a great guy” certainly won’t cut it, but saying “Bob’s strong leadership and team building skills contributed to a 25% increase in widget production or “Bob was the catalyst for getting a stalled project back on track and delivering superior financial results in 2008″ will work.

Like LinkedIn endorsements, testimonials should comment on specific skills and measurable impact.

]]> By: Dr. Jim Anderson http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/2008/10/28/endorsements-on-resumes-stand-out-from-the-crowd/comment-page-1/#comment-325 Dr. Jim Anderson Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:53:23 +0000 http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/?p=312#comment-325 Barbara: what you left off of your posting is the answer to the question "does this work?" I'm not so sure that I'm comfortable with a testimonials or a quote being added to a resume - it sorta starts to look like advertising ("Bob drives a Ford, and so Ford is happy to recommend Bob for this position"). I do agree that it would be unusual and might capture some attention. Just be sure that it's the right kind of attention! - Dr. Jim Anderson <a href="http://www.TheAccidentalITLeader.com/" title="The Accidental IT Leader Blog" rel="nofollow">The Accidental IT Leader Blog</a> Barbara: what you left off of your posting is the answer to the question “does this work?” I’m not so sure that I’m comfortable with a testimonials or a quote being added to a resume – it sorta starts to look like advertising (“Bob drives a Ford, and so Ford is happy to recommend Bob for this position”). I do agree that it would be unusual and might capture some attention. Just be sure that it’s the right kind of attention!

- Dr. Jim Anderson
The Accidental IT Leader Blog

]]> By: Deb Dib http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/2008/10/28/endorsements-on-resumes-stand-out-from-the-crowd/comment-page-1/#comment-324 Deb Dib Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:39:33 +0000 http://www.careersolvers.com/blog/?p=312#comment-324 Barbara, I completely agree. I've used testimonials for years and find that branded, courageous execs are fine with them. It's the execs who are uncertain about the validity of their message or who have issues with stepping out side of the box who cringe a bit. Usually they "give in" and find that the "endorsements" or "quotes" are well received. The obvious caveat has to be that the content of the resume or document supports what is "claimed" in the quote. It's a powerful tool! Barbara, I completely agree. I’ve used testimonials for years and find that branded, courageous execs are fine with them. It’s the execs who are uncertain about the validity of their message or who have issues with stepping out side of the box who cringe a bit. Usually they “give in” and find that the “endorsements” or “quotes” are well received. The obvious caveat has to be that the content of the resume or document supports what is “claimed” in the quote. It’s a powerful tool!

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