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Ten Tips For Writing a Great Resume
1)
Headings
Use job titles and skill headings that
relate to and match the job you want.
2) Easy to Read
Make your resume attractive and easy to
read. Design it in a way that employers can quickly find the most
important information about your work experience, skills and education.
3) Content.
Content. Content.
Even more important than design is
content. Use concise sentences and keep it short (1 or 2 pages is best).
Proofread the master copy carefully and have someone else proofread it
too.
4) Keywords Make a Difference
Analyze the want ads and job
descriptions to identify keywords that will make your resume stronger
and more effective.
5) Highlight Communication Skills
Employers are looking for people with
good interpersonal skills. Refer to your communication skills and your
ability to work well with
others.
6) Boast Your
Accomplishments
Stress your achievements. In addition to
outlining your skills, show the employer how you’ve used those skills to
get results. Identify accomplishments!
7)
Advertising "You"
Your resume is an “advertisement” for
yourself. Remember, you’re selling your talents. Don’t sell yourself
short!
8) Prioritize
Prioritize the content of your resume.
Put the most important and relevant information up front.
9)
Personalize
Tweak your resume and cover letter to
personalize it as much as possible for the employer you have targeted
for a job.
10) Proper
Information
Don’t include irrelevant information
such as age, weight, height, etc.
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