Resume Writing

Importance of a resume

Your resume is the most important document you'll submit in your job search. It's your frontline fighter, so to speak, as it's your first opportunity to present yourself to a potential employer. Hiring managers and recruiters look at resumes for an average of only six to seven seconds each, so it's important that you make every second count. A strong resume can help you stand out from the crowd, but a weak resume can remove you from the running.

Simple resume writing tips to help you stand out,

• Keep your resume short and direct.
• Create an original resume template.
• Highlight relevant skills and experiences.
• When you write about your previous work experience, it is always a good idea to quantify your successes with numbers.
• Craft a career snapshot, sum up your most relevant and important skills, experience, or assets right off the bat.
• Include keywords from the job post in your resume.
• Include your accomplishments in previous positions that show how you can make a difference in this new position.
• Use the right (professional)words to stand out.
• List your social media profiles.

Always, Triple-check your own work, and then have someone else look over your resume to ensure it's 100% clean. There is no room for sloppiness on your resume.