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 Friday, November 20, 2009
5 Essential Resume Tips

  1. When writing your resume, be selective with what you include. Prepare a resume that simply and directly highlights your work experience and identifies the specific position for which you are applying. While listing milestones and accomplishments in your professional or community service experience may be value-added, your potential employer does not need to know every minute detail. Be as concise as possible.


  2. While it may be tempting to rush through writing your resume, it is important to take an appropriate amount of time to think through what should and should not be included. Chances are good that you will use your resume more than once. Therefore, it is important to take the time to do it right the first time.


  3. A job applicant should take the time to explore the technology available to them when writing their resume. Staying current with all the different forms of media available, as well as those used most often, is a good step towards developing an effective resume.


  4. Make certain to proofread your resume before you submit it to any potential employer. Ask someone to review your resume for errors and readability. Typos and misspellings will catch the recruiter's eye, but not in a positive way. A fresh set of eyes may catch something you have missed.


  5. Finally, take some time to really evaluate yourself before you write your resume. Be aware of both your strengths as well as areas of opportunity to improve upon. Including performance awards or promotions received in the past can be helpful in identifying why you would be a good fit for the position. Incorporating highlights such as these into your resume can illustrate to a potential employer how hiring you could benefit the company, even before an interview is scheduled.