Top Collector sections that make the best resume
- Header
- Professional summary
- Experience (with numbers & results)
- Relevant skills
- Education
- Certifications
Writing a job-winning experience section: Collector resume edition
Collector Experience Section Checklist:
- Keep it short: use no more than 4-6 bullet points per position;
- Go for short, easy-to-read sentences to keep recruiters engaged;
- Focus on relevant job experience that will enhance your application;
- Describe your experience using the C-A-R (challenge, action, result) methodology;
- Ditch buzzwords and go for power words instead.
Looking for real-life examples of what a strong experience section looks like? Check out our suggestions below!
- Built and maintained relationships with private collectors by providing expertise on classic car market trends and values resulting in a 30% increase in sales revenue
- Developed and executed effective negotiation strategies to acquire classic cars at competitive prices, resulting in a 15% increase in profit margin
- Utilized market analysis tools and research to identify undervalued and rare classic cars for purchase, resulting in a 25% increase in inventory value
- Organized and participated in classic car shows and auctions to promote the company's inventory and attract potential buyers, resulting in a 20% increase in customer leads
- Managed a team of 10 sales representatives, providing training, guidance and support resulting in a 25% increase in monthly sales revenue
- Identified and developed new sales channels, including digital marketing and social media campaigns, resulting in a 20% increase in customer leads
- Implemented customer relationship management system to track customer interactions, preferences and feedback resulting in a 15% increase in customer satisfaction
- Developed and maintained relationships with high-net-worth individuals and private collectors, resulting in a 10% increase in sales revenue from luxury car sales
- Achieved 125% of annual sales target in 2020, generating $500,000 in revenue
- Increased client base by 50% through prospecting and referrals in 2019
- Provided excellent customer service, resulting in a 90% retention rate among clients
- Collaborated with underwriters to negotiate coverage terms and premiums to meet clients' needs and budgets
- Managed $10 million in assets for high net worth clients, achieving a 12% annual return on investment
- Developed financial plans for 50+ clients, resulting in $5 million in new assets under management
- Conducted financial education seminars for 100+ attendees, generating $100,000 in new business
- Collaborated with tax and legal professionals to provide comprehensive financial solutions to clients
- Analyzed financial data for 50+ projects, resulting in cost savings of $1 million
- Prepared monthly financial reports for senior management, resulting in improved decision-making
- Developed financial models to forecast future financial performance, improving accuracy by 20%
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement financial policies and procedures
- Increased sales by 25% YoY through effective sales strategies and customer relationship management resulting in a 90% customer retention rate.
- Coordinated photography and event planning resulting in a 50% increase in event attendance and increased brand recognition.
- Researched and wrote descriptions for private sales consignments resulting in an average sale price increase of 15%.
- Managed consignments and provided expert advice resulting in a 70% customer retention rate.
- Generated $500K in new business through cold calling, networking, and lead follow-up resulting in a 25% increase in revenue.
- Provided appraisals and financial/portfolio advice resulting in a 95% client satisfaction rate.
- Provided expert knowledge and advice to customers resulting in a 90% customer satisfaction rate.
- Conducted market research resulting in the identification of new markets and a 15% increase in revenue.
- Promoted private sale consignments, sales, and events resulting in a 20% increase in attendance.
PRO TIP
Include quantitative data throughout your Collector resume to impress the hiring manager. Real facts and figures that show off your competency as an audit manager go a long way. Did you reduce the costs of audits? Manage a large team? Boosted efficiency? Show off the real numbers!
Action Verbs for your Collector Resume
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The Best Way to Write Your Collector Resume’s Skills Section
Do this if you want to make your skills section stand out:
- Check the job advert for keywords and add them to your skills section to pass ATS;
- List only skills that are relevant to the position to keep the hiring manager focused;
- Balance between hard, soft, and technical skills;
- Elaborate on some of your strongest skills in other sections of your Collector resume, e.g. the experience section or your resume’s summary.
Top skills for your collector resume
Data analysis
Database management
Coding
Web development
Project management
Inventory management
Marketing research
Graphic design
Financial analysis
Foreign language proficiency
Negotiation
Time management
Attention to detail
Interpersonal communication
Leadership
Adaptability
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Creative thinking
Emotional intelligence
PRO TIP
Avoid getting sidetracked by Applicant tracking software by including a tech skills' section matching the job description and your own qualifications.
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Collector resume header: tips, red flags, and best practices
Making a strong first impression:
- Keep your summary section short and easy to read; avoid long sentences;
- Highlight your total years of experience in the field;
- Mention 1-2 of your biggest achievements and strengths;
- Add a couple of keywords from the job advert.
Resume summary formula:
PRO TIP
Your summary section should act as a brief but informative introduction to your experience section. In this section you should go into more depth about what you have done, and how you did it.
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Choosing the Best Format for Your Collector Resume
The content of your Collector resume is what will get you hired, right?
But even when your content’s amazing and you’re a true over-achiever, recruiters might not think you’re a good fit if your resume looks messy or is not formatted the right way.
In general, there are three basic resume formats we advise you to stick with:
- Reverse-chronological resume format;
- Functional skills-based resume format;
- Combination (or Hybrid) resume format.
Deciding which one to use depends on your experience, the industry, and the company. In short — you need to know what your applicant profile is.
For instance, reverse-chronological resumes are great for people with over 10 years of experience and no employment gaps. Here, you need to list all your relevant experience in a reverse-chronological format, starting from the most recent and going back to less recent positions.
Functional skills-based resumes, on the other hand, are great for entry-level applicants, graduate students, or people who have different kinds of experience. It focuses on skills, education, and character traits, rather than experience.
If none of these work for you, and you dream of adopting a more creative approach that makes a difference, the combination (or hybrid) resume format is exactly what you’re looking for. It allows you to focus on both your experience and your skills, making it a ‘best of both worlds’ format. It’s also suitable for those who want to spice things up by adding different creative sections (e.g. ‘life philosophy’ or ‘what my day looks like’).
Don’t miss our resume format checklist:
- Go for a traditional easy-to-read resume font sized 10-12p;
- Don’t risk it: choose standard 1-inch resume margins;
- Make sure your Collector resume fits in one to two pages;
- Save your resume in PDF to avoid having it edited by someone else.
Looking for more tips? Check out our job-winning guide for crafting a resume that gets you remembered!