Resume Benchmarking Report
Results of Palladian's 2008 Resume Benchmarking Survey
Palladian International conducted a thorough analysis of resumes to benchmark the current standard in the job market. This survey looked at four primary factors, including Content, Formatting, Grammar and Structure. The benchmarking survey targeted manufacturing managers, sales managers and recent college graduates. All of the resumes examined were current resumes of active job seekers.
● Manufacturing Managers - Palladian targeted plant managers and operations managers within manufacturing. Most of the resumes examined represented individuals with 10-25 years of experience within the manufacturing field.
● Sales Managers – Palladian targeted sales managers and sales VP's within industrial and consumer products manufacturing companies. Most of the resumes examined represented individuals with 10-25 years of experience within the sales field.
● Recent College Graduates – Palladian targeted the resumes of new college graduates who were pursuing their first position after graduating with a Bachelor's degree.
The 17 page report includes:
- A detailed analysis of structure of resumes
- An assessment of Objective Statements, Work Experience, Education, Skills and Personal Information
- A review of grammar and spelling
- An overall assessment of the average resume
If you want your resume to stand out from your competition, this report is a must!
