Tips on how to Make a Resume

Tips on how to make a resume

Tips

 * Get creative. This does not mean you should use colored fonts or spray perfume on your resume before placing it in the mail, but some bulleted lists, bold font, capital letters, and thoughtful organization of information can go a long way in making you stand out from other applicants. Remember, employers will view a resume for an average of seven seconds before deciding to actually read it, or pitch it in the trash. You need to draw the employer’s attention to the skills and achievements that make you the best choice in that small window of time.
 * Make your resume realistic and refrain from "too-good-to-be-true" bragging.
 * Show, don't tell. When writing a bullet point of a skill or qualification anywhere on your resume, always include metrics that show what you've accomplished. This will help an employer realize the value that you could bring to his/her company.
 * Purchase good quality, white paper and matching envelopes if you opt to send your resume out in the mail. Make sure to print the mailing address and return address on your envelopes; this is especially important when applying for a job such as a secretary, administrative assistant, or paralegal, where you will be expected to know how to prepare and print envelopes for mailing.
 * Sell yourself. Don’t just tell the potential employer that you ‘answered phones’ at a previous job. Instead, tell them you ‘managed a five line telephone system in a timely and courteous manner.’
 * Tailor your resume for each job. Analyzing the advertisement for the job you’re applying for will help you understand what the employer is looking for. If a job specifies that potential employees should have 3 to 5 years experience, be sure that the version of the resume you send to that employer clearly reflects the fact that you meet their desired qualifications.

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