Resume Writing - Fundamentals for a great resume
There is no such thing as the perfect resume in the perfect format. This is a
very subjective area for most employers. Through our experience, we've found
that clarity is critical and you must focus on results you've accomplished.
- Have a clear and specific OBJECTIVE and SKILLS section - Be very clear on the
job you want with a one-sentence objective line. The Skills section should be a
bulleted list of your skills that match your desired position's requirements.
When compared against other resumes, having a strong "checklist" of skills at
the top gets you past the initial screening process.
- Prepare a reverse chronological resume. In this format, you begin with your
most recent job followed by additional work experience in reverse chronological
order, then your education.
- Use bulleted statements, not paragraphs, to describe your job duties.
- Focus on results. Your past performance and accomplishments are the best
indicator of future performance. List what you have accomplished, delivered and
achieved in your past jobs and what roles you worked on with past teams. Use
percentages, timelines exceeded, or examples that are easy to measure.
- Most important - be accurate and truthful.