A resume is the first and the most important step in the process of job seeking. A resume consists of a brief account of your qualifications and experience. It basically showcases your skills and experience. The whole idea of a resume is to put you in such a light that the prospective employer finds you perfect for the job. These tips should get you closer to landing that job.
Grammar, spelling, punctuation - Use the grammar and spell check function, then print it out and read the document word for word. Spell checker doesn't know that you meant "manager" when you actually typed "manger".
Punctuation - Check for proper use of commas and semi-colons. Again, if you are unsure, refer to the Gregg Reference Manual.
Keep it short - Writing a resume is much like writing sales copy. When you do it correctly, it shouldn't take many words to convey your ideas. Most people advise that you not write more than 2 pages. I, personally, never go past 1 page. Most of the page is just lists. I believe that you should keep your resume down to around 10 sentences and a few lists.
Education section - When you have a degree, list only the year that you obtained your degree. When you list your dates, (i.e.: 9/1998 to 1/2002) many resume-scanning systems will not recognize that you obtained a degree, only that you attended college for a period of time.
Ampersands - Ampersands (&) do not belong on a resume. There are a few exceptions. One exception is a well-known company name (AT&T). Another exception is well-known industry terms (P&L).
There are many little things you can do to help your resume. The most important thing to remember is that it should flow and be a showcase of skills. If it feels difficult to write, then you are probably trying too hard. Don't worry too much about the formatting. Use simple statements with impactful verbs. Stand out from the crowd by just not doing the boring black and white letters that everyone else does.
Grammar, spelling, punctuation - Use the grammar and spell check function, then print it out and read the document word for word. Spell checker doesn't know that you meant "manager" when you actually typed "manger".
Punctuation - Check for proper use of commas and semi-colons. Again, if you are unsure, refer to the Gregg Reference Manual.
Keep it short - Writing a resume is much like writing sales copy. When you do it correctly, it shouldn't take many words to convey your ideas. Most people advise that you not write more than 2 pages. I, personally, never go past 1 page. Most of the page is just lists. I believe that you should keep your resume down to around 10 sentences and a few lists.
Education section - When you have a degree, list only the year that you obtained your degree. When you list your dates, (i.e.: 9/1998 to 1/2002) many resume-scanning systems will not recognize that you obtained a degree, only that you attended college for a period of time.
Ampersands - Ampersands (&) do not belong on a resume. There are a few exceptions. One exception is a well-known company name (AT&T). Another exception is well-known industry terms (P&L).
There are many little things you can do to help your resume. The most important thing to remember is that it should flow and be a showcase of skills. If it feels difficult to write, then you are probably trying too hard. Don't worry too much about the formatting. Use simple statements with impactful verbs. Stand out from the crowd by just not doing the boring black and white letters that everyone else does.
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