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Your resume must clearly demonstrate why you are better than the rest. Your resume is your first step to getting the job
that you want. A well
written resume can result in getting a high paying job. Everyone's resume has employment history information
…etc. For more
help on how to write a resume, see our resume
sample format/ template.
To
cover all job search methods, don't ignore the The
Hidden Job Market.
- Your resume must sell all the benefits of your skills.
- Remove everything that starts with "responsibilities included
..." and replace with achievements and accomplishments.
- Your strengths must stand out clearly at the beginning of your
resume.
- Quantify your experience by including numerical figures, such as
monetary budgets/ funds saved, time periods/ efficiency improved, %
saved... etc.
- Begin sentences with strong action
verbs. Use the past tense to describe achievements for previously held positions
and use the present tense for your current position.
- Consider replacing your job title with a more appropriate job
title if that's more realistic ("Project Manager" instead of "Project
Engineer" , or write Project Manger/
Project Engineer).
- Never use "I" or other pronouns to identify yourself.
- Highlight (in bold letters) your strengths any specific skills that match the requirements of
the job you are applying to.
- Do not use colors.
- Do not fold or staple your resume or cover letter. When mailing, place in a
9 x 12 envelope.
- Use bulleted sentences rather than paragraphs. This will make it
easier to read your resume.
- Pay attention to the overall appearance of your resume & ensure
there is adequate white space.
- Avoid abbreviations, even for common words.
- Don't include marital status, health, citizenship, age. Only include
the ones that are a requirement for the job that you are applying to.
- Don't include "Hobbies" on a resume.
- Don't include ethnic or religious affiliations.
- Don't include current or previous salary details or salary expectations.
- Fill in any gaps, by inserting any valuable work or training you did i.e.,
full-time parent" or "part-time student/ volunteer,"
- Proofread. It is imperative to catch and correct all spelling and grammatical weaknesses
and mistakes and correct them.
Keep in mind that only resumes that are well presented and show the accomplishments,
strengths and achievements are short-listed.
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