I am applying to a new IT position and I am wondering what criteria should be included on my resume. It is a systems technologist position. My background is very diverse and I don't think that it will translate well for my resume. I am what you might call a Jill of all trades in my current company. I do everything from maintain the printers and phones to maintaining the network as well as end user support for many different applications. There isn't really anything that I can't do, but how do I explain that clearly on a resume?
As previously stated, there are a number of online helps to point you in the right direction. The guiding thought should be to tailor your resume to get the interview, then bring your diverse background to the discussion at that time. This may mean you spend more time customizing each resume you prepare.
Take your time to identify the bits that your prospective employer is likely to be interested in and highlight those. You can refer briefly to other skills that you have. I agree that many employers will value someone with broad skills but if they are looking for a specialist, that's the impression you must give.
Good luck
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