Resume Writing Tips

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. 

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• 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.

 

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Keep in mind that only resumes that are well presented and show the accomplishments, strengths and achievements are short-listed.