So you want to sit in front of your computer and start a resume, yet can't seem to get started. So you procrastinate and feel guilty.

Psychological barriers surrounding various aspects of a job finding campaign are common. The inability to start a resume is one of them. It could be your stumbling block.

A way to overcome writer's block is to understand four common reasons job hunters procrastinate writing their resumes --

Reason #1 -- you're concerned that you resume won't look impressive.

Reason #2 -- you think you don't have much to say because you haven't done a heck of a lot in your career.

Reason #3 -- the feeling you lack the necessary skills.

Reason #4 - you feel what you put down in writing is set in stone.

All off these reasons are pure poppycock!

Resumes follow one of several standard formats. So they all look alike. Therefore, there is no resume that is better, best, or most impressive looking. Your resume will be impressive enough when you choose a format and start filling it in with accomplishments from your current and previous jobs.

As you begin writing about the various positions you've held, you'll be pleasantly surprised as you uncover many accomplishments you've forgotten about, along with the skills you used to achieve them.

A job candidate I coached told me he had forgotten that he led the Y2K project for his firm until he started writing is first resume draft. This is what happens to many job finding clients. They uncover forgotten achievements as they write. And a comment I hear frequently from job candidates in the resume writing process is, "Gee, I didn't realize how good I was."

You, too, will remember how good you were when you start writing. And resume skills are developed as you write.

When it comes to your belief that putting something down in a resume is like setting it in stone, you can always change a resume as your job search unfolds. It's a good idea to revise it along the way as you get clear about what you're looking for. Remember, your resume is a work in progress.

Resume resources you can use include "Dummy" books about resume writing, working with a career counselor, or getting feedback from friends and colleagues.

Finally, the most effective way to start a resume is to use the GOYA formula. GOYA is an acronym that means --

"Get Off Your Anatomy" and start that resume right now!