How To Write A Resume

Employers who are hiring will look at an endless number or resumes during the selection process. You need something that makes your resume stand out. This doesn't mean neon paper or bold lettering, but instead focus the attention of your resume on the content. This can absolutely make or break whether your resume ends up on the table for discussion and this will definitely mean the difference between securing an interview or not.

• Organization: The organization of your resume is key because your resume will be skimmed over so quickly. Potential employers need to be able to find what they are looking for regarding your education, work experience and even references without having to search for it. This means you should have a separate category set up for each and it should be in chronological order, starting with the most recent.


• Direct: It is best to be as concise and direct as possible, using mostly powerful verbs and nouns and leaving out long, flowery sentences. Remember that employers have lots of other resumes to finger through, so they are not going to spend time trying to get through the language. This also means don't bother with big, complicated words. Instead focus on strong, professional, but simple language.


• Sell Your Assets: Instead of just stating what company you worked at for the last five years, take the time to add some bullet points and describe your previous job responsibilities. You may also want to add in any awards or promotions received to let the employers know you would be an asset to their company.


• Font: Although it might seem fun to get a little carried away with a creative font, don't waste your time! Use a basic, common font that is easy for potential employers to read. It is also important to keep your font within the normal range of 10-14. Remember that not all fonts are created equal, so 10 in some fonts might be very tiny while in other fonts they will be just right. If you aren't sure, ask a friend or a resume expert to check out your resume before sending it in.


• Change It Up: The organization of your resume should not always stay the same and may even change from employer to employer. You may need to change the headline under objectives to more easily fit one job or another. You may want to switch the type of previous employment you highlight or spend the most time describing from job to job. Different things may seem to matter in different advertisement descriptions so try and appeal to these advertisements.


• Add Special Categories: If you think that a particular employer would be impressed to hear of a special training, study abroad, or organization you are part of, then add it to the resume. Simple make a category called Organizations, Certifications, or even Extra-curriculars if that suits your experience best. Remember to only include these categories if you think they will show the employer some type of experience you have that would be an asset to the job.