Are you really looking for a good way to make a resume that "SELLS" you? Do you need to get a job, or want that special job, and just need to get the RIGHT resume to land it? In this article I will show you how to make a good resume, and below you will find a link to a guide that will make resume writing a breeze. First you need to understand the basic function of a resume. A resume is a "quick" way of telling your potential employers (bosses) EXACTLY what you CAN do. You need to put EVERYTHING in there, what you've done in the past, what you're capable of doing - everything. Whatever you DO NOT put in your resume will be regarded as a skill you DO NOT have. Make sure you make it plentiful with your skills and achievements. Second, just writing down what you can do won't be good enough. Nobody wants to read an essay written about yourself, and what you can or cannot do. Instead, a Resume is often provided in the form of a check list and timeline. You usually put your name, background information, skills, and previous jobs. This layout provides your employers a quick way of seeing everything about you, and can evaluate you on the spot. Third, writing a basic resume isn't going to cut it. That's what 99% of the people are doing right now. They sit down and write a resume, thinking its good enough. Usually, its NOT. There are so many people scrambling for jobs right now, that you need to make sure your resume PUTS YOU ON THE TOP. 5 Resume Writing Tips Make sure all spelling is correct. This key. You don't want your potential employer fixing your spelling mistakes in his head as he is reading it. You want his focus 100% on you, not on your poor spleling <-- spelling ;) List everything you're capable of, but the BEST FIRST. You want the first few things your employer should read are your SOLID POINTS. Make sure they're impressed. Nobody is going to hire anybody that they aren't impressed with. List those qualifications! Make sure you don't rip yourself off. Sure, you don't want to seem arrogant, but most of the time you WON'T when simply advertising yourself. Make sure you project the image you want to project. You are an expert. Make sure people know that. Show off your talents, in an admirable way. Be subtle. Project activity. Nobody wants somebody who isn't active. You want to be seen as active, enthusiastic. Somebody who does things and gets things done. That's the kind of personality you want to direct. Use action phrases in your resume. Do it now. Accelerate your resume. See? ;-) Proof read it. Make sure all spelling, grammar, and everything is A-OK. As I said before - errors are NOT acceptable. Make sure you change everything. |