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How to Write a Résumé

June 10, 2017 by Bethanie Ryan

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A good résumé will significantly increase your odds of obtaining your dream job. The internet is filled with resources on how to make the ultimate résumé, but this article will focus on some of the most important tips for building your résumé.

Formatting is very important as most résumés are simply scanned quickly by busy hiring managers. In fact most résumés are scanned in less than 30 seconds for the first read through.

Some general tips to help your résumé stand out include:

  • Place the most crucial information near the top of the page.
  • Avoid filling the entire page with writing; instead leave white space, so the reader can pick out key points.
  • Apply bold or italic typeface to guide the eye and make the most important features stand out.
  • Use bullet points to show key accomplishments.
  • Keep it to one to two pages.
  • Use action verbs to set off phrases.
  • Avoid personal pronouns (I, me, my).
  • Choose an easy-to-read font (Arial, Times New Roman, etc.) and use stick with it.
  • Use keywords from the job description.
  • Use phrases, not complete sentences.
  • And most important: Spellcheck it, proofread it, and have someone else proofread it before sending it in.

Things to include in the contact portion of your résumé at the top of the page:

  • Your name.
  • Your email address.
  • Your phone number.
  • Your street address.

Past work experience, education, and skills and accomplishments are several sections to include on your résumé to show why you are qualified for the given job.

Tips for the past work experience portion include:

  • List your most recent experiences first.
  • List job title, your employer, length of time you worked, and the location.
  • Under the job details, state your accomplishments at the job, not the job description.
  • Pay special attention to job titles so they stand out, as they are a quick reference for what you did.

Tips for the education portion include:

  • Start with college level institutions or classes you have attended.
  • State your field of study.
  • Only include your GPA if it is above a 3.0.

Tips for the skills and accomplishments portion include:

  • Use bullet points followed by action verbs (like this list!).
  • Mention all skills and accomplishments relevant to the job you are applying for.
  • Be specific about your skills and accomplishments.

Other sections to consider adding to your résumé include: awards and honors, languages, certifications, and technical skills. These are all worth mentioning depending on the job you are interested in.

To get the best chance at a job, tailor your résumé for each individual job you apply for, mentioning what is most relevant for the given job.

Filed Under: Find a Job, Work Tagged With: job hunt, job search, looking for work, resume

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