But where do you start to put together this two-page ad sheet? How do you capture all you have to offer to a prospective employer?

Well, let's start with some important questions. This exercize will serve as a tool to help you develop a powerful and meaningful document. Set aside some time and ask yourself the following:

  • Where do you want to make a difference to an organization? How do you want to be of service?

  • What are your key strengths? Are you a relationship builder? Do you come up with great systems solutions? Do you streamline processes through excellent organizational skills?

  • What do you really enjoy about the work that you do? In order to truly be successful within an organization, you need to be able to get excited about what you do…what the company does…where you are going.

  • Where have you added value in your previous positions? This can be a real stumbling block. Many people do not see how the little initiatives they have undertaken add such great value to an organization. With each of your past roles write down where you have saved time or money for an organization through systems or process improvements and where you have helped to develop excellent internal or external relationships.