5 Steps to Build a Six Figure Resume ($100,000+)

Summary

• Resumes today are more about personal branding than just listing job experiences.
• Approach your resume as sales copy of your skills and talents, advertising yourself to potential employers.
• Your resume should quickly capture attention, match your skills and experience to the job, and make a lasting impression.
• Begin with a personal brand statement, concisely summarizing who you are, what you do, and your unique selling proposition.
• Include a highlights and summary section showcasing evidence of your past successes and how they align with the job you're applying for.
• When drafting this section, answer two questions: summarize your business experience; identify significant impact you've had in past roles.
• Highlight core strengths and skills, selecting 10 that overlap with what the job requires—ensure they're specific and measurable.
• Focus on results-driven past experience, not just tasks; quantify achievements to show the value you've added in previous roles.
• For education, training, and credentials, list formal and informal learning, including certifications, licenses, and volunteer work.
• Updating your resume with current successes and relevant certifications can significantly increase your chance of landing an interview.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest creating your resume like it's a sales ad for yourself. Start by writing a personal brand statement that shares who you are and what you do. Make it catchy and clear, like "Dedicated teacher with a passion for engaging students and fostering a love of learning."

Next, put together a highlights and summary section. Think about what you've done in the past that's really cool and would matter to the job you want. Answer these questions in just a few sentences: What big things have you done in your past jobs? How did it help where you worked?

For your skills, list 10 that match what the job needs. Choose ones that are clear, like "expert at using Excel to organize big data." Stay away from vague stuff that everyone says, and stick to things you can really show you're good at.

Talk about your past jobs by focusing on the results you got, not just the work you did. If you helped your old company make more money or keep customers happy, use numbers to show it. Like, "Boosted customer satisfaction scores by 20% through a new feedback program."

Lastly, include your education and any special training or volunteer work. Keep it recent and related. If you've got a certificate from a cool course, add it. It shows you keep learning and growing.

Remember, keep updating your resume with new skills and wins. It'll make you stand out and you'll get more chances to get the job you really want.

Quotes

"The resume is really like your brand, or it's like your sales copy"

– Leila Hormozi

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"The purpose of a resume is to capture the attention of your potential employer"

– Leila Hormozi

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"Make a lasting impression not just can you do the job but are you good at communicating your talents and abilities to the marketplace"

– Leila Hormozi

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"Self-motivated and cheerful customer service professional with two plus years of experience helping customers navigate websites and resolving product/service issues"

– Leila Hormozi

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"Created and implemented employee customer success training influenced all leaders to drive positive change toward customer satisfaction"

– Leila Hormozi