The Single Most Important Item in a Resume: Leadership

What is the one thing that can help you stand out in a competitive job market where graduates like you have great GPAs, internship experiences, and stellar recommendations? According to this article, "all employers from all industries are seeking one major resume item: leadership."

"Employers want leaders because they are the people who are responsible, trustworthy and motivated. Leaders are good communicators. Leaders are courageous. Leaders get things done."

Want to boost your resume with some substantial leadership experience? Get involved with Golden Key.

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Member Highlight: Jennifer King, former president of BYU-GK Chapter

Written by Jennifer King.

 

Being a member of Golden Key has given me both resources and skills that have helped me with my job search and continued professional development. The networking tools and personal development lectures on the website give lots of helpful hints on how to get your name out and make your job hunt more effective. Additionally, there is a huge GK group on LinkedIn that allows you to connect to other GK alumni working throughout the world. This group also regularly posts interesting articles on career development that have helped me immensely as I have organized and conducted my own job search. 

All of these resources are great, but I think the aspect of my GK membership that has most helped me is my participation in the chapter leadership, first as PR Chair and then as President. I gained skills in leadership, time and resource management, marketing, public speaking, and professional etiquette. I also learned how to get outside of myself and how to have fun while still getting the work done. All of these abilities have helped me immensely as I have searched and interviewed for jobs and worked to build up my own tutoring business. I strongly urge everyone to take advantage of the opportunity to join Golden Key and especially to get involved with the leadership.  Being a part of Golden Key was one of the best experiences of my college career and continues to influence my life on a daily basis.

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