Strengthen Your Resume Now

Job searchers are constantly looking for ways to improve their resume and stand out from the sea of candidates applying for jobs.  However, there is so much information available on how to write the perfect resume, how do you know what will work for you?  If you are looking for ways to strengthen your resume and help you find the perfect job, you should consider these things:

• Errors – the number one reason of having your resume immediately tossed aside, is typos and grammatical errors.  In today’s technological world, there is no reason to have either on your resume.  Make sure that you read through your entire resume, multiple times if needed, to make sure there are no errors.  In fact, if you know grammar is a weak area for you, have someone else proofread it for you.
• Headline – most hiring managers and recruiters spend an average of 8 seconds glancing over a resume before deciding to review further or toss aside.  Having a headline that will capture you and your skills could mean the difference of making it in the further review pile.  Your headline should change with each position you apply for, and clearly state the solution to the company’s vacancy.
• Format – make sure that your resume format is clean and easy to read.  The best received resumes are typically those that are simple, clean, and easy to read.  If your resume is cluttered, with small print, you should consider revising it.  If you are unsure if your resume is formatted cleanly, ask someone to look at it for you.
• Accomplishments – including your daily operational skills is one thing, but listing accomplishments you have in each skill is more valuable.  Include some of your best skills and the accomplishments you have achieved in those skills, such as you increased sales by 10%, or you implemented new processes.

These basics will help you stand above the rest when your resume is reviewed.  Stay away from the personal stuff and stick to the professional, clean resume to land the job of your dreams.

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