Three Ways to Include Testimonials on Your Resume

Three Ways to Include Testimonials on Your Resume As you send your resume to a potential employer, you may be wondering how you can make your information stand out above other candidates’ resumes. We know that everyone has included qualifications, professional experience, and education. But, have you considered adding testimonials and endorsements to your resume? Read below for three ways to use this valuable information. Add testimonials from supervisors and managers â€" corresponding to each job position. If you did a great job as a Marketing Manager, then gather a written testimonial from the CEO and include that sentence underneath your Marketing Manager achievements. If you are looking to add an entire section to your resume and have three to five testimonials from various people and different employers, add a section titled “Testimonials” or “Endorsements.” This will show that you have multiple people that think you are a great candidate. Is your resume two pages, but you have a large gap or white space at the bottom of page two? Instead of leaving it blank, add one or two testimonials to this section. Not only does this show glowingly reviews of your work, it allows the reader to end with positive thoughts about your potential candidacy for the position. When asking for testimonials, be sure to confirm that it is okay with the writer to use the information on your resume. And, only add those testimonials that actually say something. Don’t add a testimonial that says, “Great job!” Instead, add written reviews that are specificâ€"something like, “Heather led 18 managers throughout a new program implementation, increasing sales by 32% during her tenure. We would absolutely welcome her back in any leadership role.” Finally, remember to ASK for testimonials or written recommendations. These tiny marketing pieces can be utilized on your resume as another piece of your personal marketing puzzle. We are always excited and honored to help today’s job seekers. If you have questions about resumes, cover letters, or interviewing techniques, contact us!