Having a successful and powerful resume, or CV, is so important to your career and to your future as a whole that even if you do not choose to use our services, we want to help make sure you have the necessary resources to do the best you can. For that reason, we have put together this page where we will be postings tips for you.
~ Top 10 Resume Writing Tips
Here are some absolute essential tips for any resume.
- CORRECTLY IDENTIFY &
MARKET YOUR SKILLS
- ANALYZE JOB ADS to identify
top skills employers need
- PROVE HOW YOUR SKILLS
solve those needs and sell them
- REPLACE WEAK TITLES with
skills that match the job
- WRITE POWERFUL CONTENT
to quantify your achievements
- USE DESIGN THAT DIRECTS
attention & sells in seconds
- ANALYZE RESUME TITLES &
SKILLS to determine if they help you match the job you want
- USE KEY OR BUZZ WORDS to show you know your industry
- PRIORITIZE the content of your resume
- TARGET your resume to the job
you are applying for. Include an Objective and/or Summary that
is specific and tailored to the job you are applying for
You can also download this PDF file of the Top 10 Resume Writing Tips and Things to Avoid (888 Kb)
~ Things to Avoid When Writing Your Resume
~ Avoid nicknames, use your true, correct and full name
~ Avoid using a temporary address. Use a permanent address. Use your parents' address, a
friend's address, or the address you plan to use after graduation.
~ Avoid using a public phone number or a phone that others may answer. If you have an
answering machine, record a neutral greeting, not a funny greeting.
~ Don't forget your e-mail address. Many employers will find it useful. (Note: Choose an
e-mail address that sounds professional.)
~ Avoid putting your web site address unless it reflects your professional ambitions
~ Avoid being too wordy, short is sweet
~ Avoid special or different fonts. Find something standard and stick to it
~ Avoid colored paper. Use white or off-white
~ Avoid printing on both sides of the paper
~ Avoid italics, script, and underlined words
~ Avoid using horizontal or vertical lines, graphics, or shading
~ Avoid folding or stapling your resume
You can also download this PDF file of the Top 10 Resume Writing Tips and Things to Avoid (888 Kb)
