6. You're often asked to represent your team of coworkers in meetings. As much as we dread them, meetings are a vital part of daily corporate life. Meetings are where opinions are voiced, issues are hashed out, schedules are coordinated and progress is made in leaps and bounds. A great leader can speak on behalf of a group. A great leader can effectively communicate in all directions- from upper management to lower, from lower to upper, and also laterally. If people place their faith in your ability to get a message across, that means they're willing to let you represent them. There is no better indicator of management potential than being summoned as a spokesperson. Take it as a great compliment, and then take next step toward your success!

7. You feel personally responsible for welfare of your department. Do you find yourself thinking and speaking for group? Are your peers in your best interest? Often, you can sense when you're ready for a position of increased responsibility. The true commandier operates from point of view of 'we' instead of 'me.' Do you feel genuine pride when a member of your team goes above and beyond call of duty? Do you act as automatic diplomat and defender? When a coworker encounters a setback, are you truly moved to help them overcome their problem? Do you empathize with their disappointments? Rejoice in their victories? It's time to heed call!

8. Your peers look to you as an advisor and comrade. Corporate life is full of folks at cross-purposes. Clashing wills, clashing personalities, misunderstandings, injustices of all kinds. If you have a gift for navigating through rough waters, smoothing ruffled feathers and healing bruised egos, maybe it's time to seriously think about moving up. Trust is earned, not bought. If you have been offered gift of others' trust in a setting where people mow over each other to get ahead, that is truly a great thing. Use it for good of group!

9. You truly love your job. You know in your heart how you feel about your job. Do you dread getting up every morning? Or do you look forward to facing challenges of a new day... tackling that project... making your own small contribution to bigger picture? If your work is your passion and you truly love what you do, it will be very apparent to those around you. Enthusiasm is contagious. If you can light a fire under someone's behind, there is no one more suited for a position of authority. This is your time to shine... so be a star! Get recognition you've worked so hard to achieve, and step up toward making an even more powerful difference for future of your company.

Copyright 2005 Dina Giolitto. All rights reserved.

How Long Should a Resume Be?

Another important decision you have to make about your resume format is length of your resume. There are no specific rules on how long your resume should be.

Resume length can vary depending on your situation… length of your resume will depend on how much space you need to compactly and precisely list your relevant skills and accomplishments.

Choice of Fonts

Keep font of your resume simple. Classic fonts such as Times New Roman and Arial are recognized by nearly all computers. If you use other font styles, there will be a risk that employer’s computer does not support particular font. Also if it is too fancy, it might turn off employer.

Remember that ...

The most important information will be listed on top of resume as it is first to catch employer’s eye. In middle is part which will get briefly scanned. The bottom part of resume will not get much attention, unless you get interview.

Your resume structure should take this into account.