Resume
Writing Tips
“Like
it or not, employers will usually make a judgment about your resume in 5
seconds.”
While
writing, keep these in mind:
Basics First
- Do include: full
name, address, phone number, current position/status as student, etc.
- Don’t include: age to
avoid discrimination
For whom are
you Writing your Resume?
- A resume is not an
all-purpose document: Therefore, structure toward the Company that will be
reading it.
- Always maintain an
updated version
Utilize
Brevity
- Organize by priority
with paired bullet points (2 or more)
- Necessary Addendums
should be explained via cover letter
Use
effective Descriptors, and Begin with them
- List descriptive
Titles in your position ( e.g. Founder, Manager etc. Rather than “accounting”)
- Active verbs require
a Thesaurus
- Managed, Organized,
etc. are strong, active verbs that employers will look for.
- Avoid personal
pronouns “I” “Me” etc.
Utilize a
Clean Presentation
- Fonts should be san-serif
- Standard is 12
Points, but nothing smaller than 11
- Streamline the
structure of the body to flow easily on the eyes
Proofread!
On your own and With a Friend
Grammatical errors
could mean the difference between your hire and that of another individual.
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