Resume Writing: 10 Tips to craft a resume that will get you a job!

When it comes to resumes, perhaps the most difficult thing is deciding where to start.

EResume, a leading provider of career resources such as cover letter and resume writing, interview prep, LinkedIn consultancy, and career coaching, knows how to turn your resume into every recruiter's fantasy. Here are few pointers to help you get your resume seen.

1) Keep it relevant to the job you want

If you've spent the last five years as a marketing professional but are looking for a sales job, you can highlight the related sales skills you've gained in your most recent position(s).

 

2) Leave the objective statement

Resume best practices are continually changing, and including factual comments was once considered normal. With recruiting managers being inundated with resumes, objective statements are seen as, at best, redundant, and, at worst, a way for resume screeners to root out applicants whose specified objective does not exactly fit the job. Include a cover letter for your resume if you want a prospective boss to learn more about you and why you're a good candidate for the job.

 

3) Use reverse chronological order

Even as resume requirements and procedures shift, one factor that has stayed consistent is the order in which your background should be listed. Starting from your most recent or current job and working backwards, the education part on your resume should come after your career experience. The sole exception to this law is for new graduates, who should put their education first.

 

4) Keywords might be the key to unlocking an interview request

Since your resume would almost certainly be filtered by an employer monitoring device, it should have the appropriate keywords depending on the job description. If you read the definition and are still unsure about which keywords to use, software like Tag Crowd will assist you in determining which keywords are the most important.

 

5) Keep it simple

Make an effort to keep the documents sorted and easy to skim. Most recruiters will search your resume for unique skillsets and details, so don't use wordiness, graphics, or meaningless information to dominate the substance of your resume.

 

6) Numbers are your friend

Use quantifiable data to highlight your achievements and track record of achievement. Put it on your resume that you raised new business by 25% in the first year. Be sure that if your targeted marketing strategy produced 150,000 new leads, that detail is included on your resume. If you aren't already monitoring that type of data, there's no better time than the present to start.

 

7) Fill in those gaps

It's a difficult time to be a job seeker. Most workers have been out of work for six months or more. But just because you haven't worked for a corporation doesn't mean you haven't been working. List any volunteer service or coursework you've done on your resume, right above your former position.

 

8) Proofread like your future depends on it

Your resume is just a snapshot of who you are as an individual, but it is the only tool a recruiter uses to assess your credentials. Maintain your credibility by thoroughly proofreading (or two, or three) your resume.

 

9) Keep it fresh

Taking a few minutes every few months to tweak and edit your resume. And if you aren't consciously looking for work, it's a smart idea to keep it up to date and you never know when you'll need to show it with the promotion or volunteer position.

 

10) Ask for help

Don't be afraid to ask a family member, acquaintance, or valued colleague for assistance with your resume. If you need professional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact one of EResume's career and resume consultants. Our team is the key to unlocking the potential of your resume.