Tips for a great resume:
Here are five quick tips to help you write a resume that gets noticed. 1. Remove sentences that begin "Responsibilities included…" That works for a job description, but not a resume. Instead, list accomplishments. 2. People who read resumes want to know what you’ve done. When writing accomplishments, quantify them whenever possible. For example, "Increased sales 15%." "…resulting in savings of $40,000." "…doubling the number of customers." 3. If you’ve had at least one job in your chosen field after graduation, list your education after your work experience. 4. Tailor your resume to fit the job you want. If you are responding to an ad, and you have six of the eight key requirements, be sure your resume says so. Don’t make the reader infer how competent you are. Companies generally spend less than one minute reading your resume during the first screening. 5. Make sure there are no typos or improper uses of words. One of the top traits that hiring managers want is excellent communication skills. Since spell checkers don’t catch everything, be sure to have someone else proofread your resume.