In other articles, I talk about the importance of targeting your resume to the job that you’re applying for. So I thought you might like to look at a sample targeted resume, to help you see how to create your own resume using the job description for the position you want.In this case, I’m using a resume example of a Senior Business Analyst that I made up based on a real business analyst I know. First, I’ll show you a portion of a sample job description, and then talk about some of the places where the resume was edited to match it (target it) to the desired job.Sample Business Analyst Job Description
We’re looking for a Business Analyst with Oracle ERP Cloud Service experience (preferred), a thorough understanding of human resources business functions, and experience in requirements gathering, business process improvement, and software testing including planning, execution, and reporting. Some of the specific requirements include:- A minimum of 5 years experience as a business analyst. Usability/ user experience expertise a plus.
- Experience and proficiency in preparing planning documents and written reports.
- Ability to produce high quality requirement specifications to support ERP functional design development.
- Writes detailed functional test plans to ensure system changes work properly, existing processes remain unaffected, and the needs of the users are met.
- Creates scripts for training all internal users, support personnel, and external customers on ERP system changes and new procedures.
- Experience with MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
