10 Top Tips for Writing a Resume or Cv
Remember that your resume/CV and cover letter are the first things that an employer will see - they are the first impression your potential employer has of you, so make them good.Here are 10 top tips on writing a resume or CV. Follow these simple guidelines and you will improve your chances of getting a call inviting you to an interview.
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Tips For Writing A Resume Or CV
Upon first glance is the resume or CV easy to read?
*Always use BLACK ink to print a resume.
*Use a standard font such as Arial or Times New Roman.
*The font size should be no smaller than 10, but no larger than 12
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Use a good quality resume paper for your resume.
*Do not use your typical white paper.
*A good color choice in paper would be a light off-white or cream paper
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Run spell-check and correct any grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors!
*Have someone else read your resume if you do not have spell-check.
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State previous job history in chronological order starting with most recent job first.
*State Company name.
*State your title.
*State length of employment.
*State responsibilities or duties.
*If there are any large gaps in between jobs, explain them.
*Concentrate on skills and achievement relevant to the position you are applying for.
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Does your resume objective sell you? A good resume objective should state:
*The job youò€™re applying for.
*Why youò€™re the best candidate.
*What you can bring to the company.
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Keep your resume as short as possible.
*If possible keep it to one page but not more than two pages.
*You can make a statement that further information is available upon request or refer to an appendix for less relevant information.
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Be honest.
*Do not profess skills you do not have.
*Do not exaggerate lengths of employment to cover up gaps.
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Make sure itò€™s relevant.
*Tailor your resume or CV to each job youò€™re applying for. Employers like to see you have singled their job out particularly.
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Make sure to follow instructions.
*If an employer requests a resume via regular mail, email, faxed, etc. submit your resume as requested.
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In your cover letter make sure you make mention of the specific job you are submitting a resume for.
*Keep your cover letter short and to the point.
*State the position for which you are applying for and where you saw it.
*Make a statement such as ò€œI haveò€ such and such experience.
*Make a statement such as ò€œI canò€ do such and such for your company.
*Make a statement such as ò€œI amò€ looking for a position that ò€¦
*Make a closing statement thanking the employer for their time and saying you look forward to hearing from them.
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If you follow these simple guidelines when writing a resume or CV, you will present yourself in a favorable way. Employers are looking for employees that can stand out above the rest of the applicants that are vying for the same position. By catching their eye with a professional, relevant and interesting resume, and presenting the facts in a way that the employer does not have to search for them, you are showing the employer that you take pride in your work. This is what every employer wants.
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