Writing a resume can be intimidating for most individuals. However, if you have the appropriate format along with some guiding tools, it is really quite simple. Resumes can be difficult to those unsure of what to include, what not to, what needs to be emphasized, highlighted, etc. Most employers only spend about 10-30 seconds on average looking at your resume. So, organizing information incorrectly could cost you your chance at scoring an interview.
Below I have compiled a couple key tips on the do's and don'ts of resume writing:
- A resume should be easy to read- keep the layout clean using appropriate spacing, bolding titles, and displaying a consistent font
- Make sure your information is relevant for the job you are applying to. Do not just list job history, yet stress relevant skills you have in alliance with that specific job. Your resume should be accomplishment based, measurable, action- oriented, and detailed
- As you make list under each subtitle, write the content in reverse chronological order-- present job(s) in present tense
- Use commonly used industry verbiage- show the employer that you are qualified for THIS job.
- Edit your resume! Do not miss out on a job because of spelling and/or grammatical errors.
- Try to keep your resume no longer than one page. Remember, not much time is spent looking at this document.
- Never refer to yourself by using "I".
- The E-mail address you have listed should be professional
This comic was very appropriate for the topic of discussion! I would have liked to see a little more of it, maybe something like a sequence! You provided some excellent tips on resume writing as well!
ReplyDeleteOkay, but Mika did something on resume writing. You need to have different content from each member each week.
ReplyDeletemore voice needed....blog writing isn't academic writing...you need to tell your stories in addition to giving information
Label your post to include your first name and first initial of your last name in addition to your title of your post
ReplyDeleteSheila,
ReplyDeleteIt is clear to me that you liked Mika's post over mine and after reading it I can see why. Now that I understand that I need to expand a little more, I will. However, what I don't understand is why it has become my problem that we posted on the same topic?? You didn't comment to Mika on the issue, yet I am the one who posted mine first. She would have seen my post before I did hers. Furthermore, both of us are just going off of what our leader assigned to us for topics. I do not mean to be disrespectful, although I feel it is appropriate in this situation to stick up for myself. Thanks for the other tips I will apply them in my next entry.