Writing A Great Resume-5 Tips You Need To Know!


by Chris Stinson - Date: 2006-12-11 - Word Count: 371 Share This!

Looking for a job in these times is very competitive and can often be an unforgiving affair. In this article we will show you some tips that will help you be more competitive and find the perfect job.

The first thing you need to make sure you have is a strong resume. Your resume is ultimately what will get you in the door; unless you know the interviewer personally the only thing the employer will have to go on is the resume.

Here is some information to follow:

1. Write Your Resume Based On the Job Description

It is more than o.k. to have different resumes based on the job description. Obviously, you will want to keep the main information the same such as time on job or education. But what you can do is change the certain information that fits the job description to give yourself a better shot at getting an interview.

2. Showcase Your Best Accomplishments

You are selling yourself on a resume and what better way to do it than to showcase your achievements. Let the employer know what skills you have what you have accomplished.

3. Keep it short

Most employers when they get your resume will quickly scan to see if the work experience and accomplishments fit the job. Try to keep your resume to 1 page if possible and make it easy for employees to read.

4. Make Your Resume Stand Out

With the ease it takes today to apply for a job, you want to make sure that your resume stands out from the others. What is it that makes you special and would make somebody offer you a job? Ask friends and family to point out your strengths and make sure you focus on them in your resume.

5. Have Your Resume Proofread

After completing your resume let somebody who has strong english skills proofread it. If you have errors on your resume it will could automatically disqualified you as a candidate. Nothing is worse than to find out after you have sent out several resumes that there were errors on it that could have been corrected.

Your resume is a representation of you and it is the first thing employers look at so make sure you have one that is strength versus a weakness.


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