Here are some resume writing tips: • If you submit the same resume to every job you apply to, you’re doing it wrong. There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits all resume for every position, even for the same position at different companies. Create a master document, and modify it to reflect the interests of the specific company you’re applying to. • The job description is the secret to success. The employer is literally telling you what they’re looking for, so apply your experience to the keywords they use. • Ditch the “Objective” section. This is an outdated part that just takes up space. Everyone’s says the same thing: “To have a rewarding and challenging role at an industry-leading organization blah blah blah.” Instead, create a Profile section. This is where you define yourself, work ethic, and experience in your own words. Your overall strengths and impressive accomplishments. Keep it short, no more than a couple of sentences. • Don’t describe the duties of your previous positions. If you’re applying to be an accountant, the hiring manager already knows the duties of an accountant. Instead focus on highlighting your quantifiable contributions to the companies. Don’t write “Monitored accounting and related systems for accuracy,” get specific. “Developed new workflows for analyzing accounting across departments that cut errors by 40%” is a specific contribution you made to your previous employer. It shows the kind of value you bring beyond the staple duties of the position. • Keep it to one page. You may eventually get to the point where your resume will require more pages to list impressive clients or projects, but until then keep it readable with just one page. • Provide more focus to your most recent position. Don’t feel the need to detail the specifics of a job you had 5 years ago, since you likely had less responsibility and made less impressive contributions. If your most recent position has 4-8 highlights, use 2-4 for the older ones. • Be objective with yourself: know when something is impressive and when it’s not. If it reads just like a job responsibility, ditch it or reword it to showcase your expertise.
Posted on: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 06:30:00 +0000
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