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The resume is the first step in trying to obtain a job. It is your
chance to market yourself and show an employer you deserve
an interview. The resume should be a concise and direct
statement of your experience and your qualifications.
Below are some tips for writing a successful resume.
Resume Order
You should design your resume in the order that best fits your
skills. For example, if you have little experience and your best
asset is your education, put education at the beginning.
However, if you have a good amount of experience, then it is a
good idea to place that first.
Normally employment experience is presented in reverse
chronological order. However, you may want to find another
way that best outlines your most important work experience.
Resume Length
There is no strict rule for the length of a resume. However, it
is necessary to write a resume that is the appropriate length
for each job. An upper-level position requires a resume which
is longer than an entry-level position. You must consider a
resume that is too long may be boring for those who are
reading it. Try not to include information that is not necessary.
Resume Layout and Style
A good resume is pleasant to read and guides the reader
throughout the page.
Things to use in your resume:
White Space
Include white space throughout your resume to make it easier
to read.
Headings
Use headings for each section of the resume.
Bulleted Lists
Bullets are effective for showing former job responsibilities.
Margins
Check margins are consistent throughout the resume.
Page Breaks
Do not split up paragraphs of the resume on different pages.
Font
Choose a professional font (Arial, Book Antigua, Times New
Roman, and Tahoma)
Resume Tips
Original
If you want the employer to recognize that you are a unique
worker and different (better) from the other candidates, you
need an original resume. Try not to use a simple resume
template, but something more original.
Job Specific
Your resume should always be job specific. Research and
know the skills needed for the job and focus your resume on
your skills that best fit the job. A job specific resume also
highlights the most applicable work experience and education
for each specific job. In general, use a different resume for
each job.
Quantify
Factual accomplishments are more important than vague
responsibilities. Use numbers to show the results you
achieved with your old job. Words like contribute, assist, and
support do not tell exactly what you did. Make sure you give
concrete examples of how you did each of these things. You
can provide numbers for things such as reduced costs,
number of people managed, revenue, or budget amount.
Think: How in numbers did you benefit the company?
Writing tips for a successful resume
Avoid using personal pronouns. (I, me, my, etc.)
Never write in the first person.
Examples:
Use past tense for past jobs and present tense for your
current job
Limit your use of articles
Examples:
Incorrect
I managed the marketing department and oversaw a budget
of $2 million and increased the annual sales by 15%.
Correct
Managed marketing department, oversaw $2 million budget,
and increased annual sales 15%.
Use action verbs
Examples:
Correct
“Managed the marketing department.”
Incorrect
“Was the manager of the marketing department.”
Resume Editing
All the skills in the world can be quickly wasted with a resume
full of errors. Most recruiters will throw a resume in the
garbage as soon as they see more than one mistake. Mistakes
include typos, grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Make sure you check your resume thoroughly for these
errors. Also, have someone else check your resume,
preferably someone with a good knowledge of the language.
Don’t let mistakes ruin your chance of getting a job for which
you are perfectly qualified.
chance to market yourself and show an employer you deserve
an interview. The resume should be a concise and direct
statement of your experience and your qualifications.
Below are some tips for writing a successful resume.
Resume Order
You should design your resume in the order that best fits your
skills. For example, if you have little experience and your best
asset is your education, put education at the beginning.
However, if you have a good amount of experience, then it is a
good idea to place that first.
Normally employment experience is presented in reverse
chronological order. However, you may want to find another
way that best outlines your most important work experience.
Resume Length
There is no strict rule for the length of a resume. However, it
is necessary to write a resume that is the appropriate length
for each job. An upper-level position requires a resume which
is longer than an entry-level position. You must consider a
resume that is too long may be boring for those who are
reading it. Try not to include information that is not necessary.
Resume Layout and Style
A good resume is pleasant to read and guides the reader
throughout the page.
Things to use in your resume:
White Space
Include white space throughout your resume to make it easier
to read.
Headings
Use headings for each section of the resume.
Bulleted Lists
Bullets are effective for showing former job responsibilities.
Margins
Check margins are consistent throughout the resume.
Page Breaks
Do not split up paragraphs of the resume on different pages.
Font
Choose a professional font (Arial, Book Antigua, Times New
Roman, and Tahoma)
Resume Tips
Original
If you want the employer to recognize that you are a unique
worker and different (better) from the other candidates, you
need an original resume. Try not to use a simple resume
template, but something more original.
Job Specific
Your resume should always be job specific. Research and
know the skills needed for the job and focus your resume on
your skills that best fit the job. A job specific resume also
highlights the most applicable work experience and education
for each specific job. In general, use a different resume for
each job.
Quantify
Factual accomplishments are more important than vague
responsibilities. Use numbers to show the results you
achieved with your old job. Words like contribute, assist, and
support do not tell exactly what you did. Make sure you give
concrete examples of how you did each of these things. You
can provide numbers for things such as reduced costs,
number of people managed, revenue, or budget amount.
Think: How in numbers did you benefit the company?
Writing tips for a successful resume
Avoid using personal pronouns. (I, me, my, etc.)
Never write in the first person.
Examples:
- I taught grade 3. Incorrect
- Taught grade 3. Correct
Use past tense for past jobs and present tense for your
current job
Limit your use of articles
Examples:
Incorrect
I managed the marketing department and oversaw a budget
of $2 million and increased the annual sales by 15%.
Correct
Managed marketing department, oversaw $2 million budget,
and increased annual sales 15%.
Use action verbs
Examples:
Correct
“Managed the marketing department.”
Incorrect
“Was the manager of the marketing department.”
Resume Editing
All the skills in the world can be quickly wasted with a resume
full of errors. Most recruiters will throw a resume in the
garbage as soon as they see more than one mistake. Mistakes
include typos, grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Make sure you check your resume thoroughly for these
errors. Also, have someone else check your resume,
preferably someone with a good knowledge of the language.
Don’t let mistakes ruin your chance of getting a job for which
you are perfectly qualified.
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