Ten Tips For Writing a Great Resume:
1. Use job titles and skill headings that relate to and match the job you want.
2. 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. 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. Analyze the want ads and job descriptions to identify keywords that will make your resume stronger and more effective.
5. Employers are looking for people with good interpersonal skills. Refer to your communication skills and your ability to work well with others.
6. Stress your achievements. In addition to outlining your skills, show the employer how you’ve used those skills to get results. Identify accomplishments!
7. Your resume is an “advertisement” for yourself. Remember, you’re selling your talents. Don’t sell yourself short!
8. Prioritize the content of your resume. Put the most important and relevant information up front.
9. Tweak your resume and cover letter to personalize it as much as possible for the employer you have targeted for a job.
10. Don’t include irrelevant information such as age, weight, height, etc.
