ATTENTION GETTING RESUME

1. Keep it simple. Boring works when it comes to most resumes. A simple format easier for the ATS to screen and
easier for recruiters to read. Save the fancy formatting for your portfolio if you’re in design field.
2. Use a basic font. The basic font to use is simple font such as Times New Roman, Aerial or Calibri. Be sure to use a
font size that readable – 10 to 12 points works best. Use bold and italics to highlight job titles and employers.
3. Use bullets. Less is more when it comes to words on a resume. Use brief action – oriented sentences that describes
your role at each employer.
4. Make sure you meet the qualifications. Qualification for being considered are usually listed at the bottom of the
job. Make sure you have at least the minimum required qualification to be considered. Otherwise, you’re wasting
everyone’s time, your own included.
5. Customize your resume. Don’t sent the same generic resume in for every job. Take the time to customize it by
including the qualification and skills the company is looking for, so the employer knows you have the right stuff. As
well as writing your resume to match the job.
6. Focus in your accomplishment. The employer wants to know what you accomplished, not just what you did. Focus
your resume on what you achieved in each job, not you job responsibilities.
7. Include your most relevant skills. The screening system that employers use matches your resume to a designated
set of qualification. Include keywords on your resume that match the job – specific skills the employer is seeking.
8. Add a skills section. Adding a skills section to your resume is another good way to show that you’re qualified.
9. Make sure your resume matches the job posting. The closer a match your resume is to the job qualifications, the
better your chance of getting selected for an interview
10. Getting hired is a number game. Employer like to see quantifiable achievement on resumes. Include numbers
wherever possible and use numbers not words when you’re listing them.
11. Get rid of old jobs. You don’t need to include all your work experience on your resume. If you have a lengthy work
history the last 10 – 15 years is plenty. You may be required to list them all on job application, but your resume is a
synopsis of your employment history, not your life story.
12. Get rid of non – essential information. Your resume is professional, not personal. You should not include
information about your personal life, family or hobbies or anything else not related to work.
13. Add information. If your resume is light on paid full – time work experience that qualifies you for the job, its fine to
add internships, part – time, volunteers experience.
14. Move the education section to the bottom. Focus on your experience then put your education and other
information at the bottom of your resume. You don’t need to include high school or your GPA if it’s been a while
since you graduated.
15. Add a headline or a profile. A brief eye – catching headline or profile is a great way to grab the reader’s attention.
Be sure that it focuses in what you can offer the employer, not on what you want from a job.
16. Check for typos. Resume errors matter, and don’t think a spelling or grammatical error won’t picked up.
Unfortunately, the mistake will jump right off the page and get noticed. Grammarly is a terrific tool for making sure
that your resume and cover letters are perfect.
17. Give it a recognizable name. Don’t call your resume “resume” – take a second or two to personalize the file name
to FirstLAstNameResume.doc.
18. Add a cover letter. A cover letter, even if it’d not required, is the best way to highlight the specific qualification you
have for the job. You can use your cover letter to focus on the experience that best you for the job.
19. Use a connection. Getting your resume into the hands of the right person can help you get an interview. Your goal
is to get your resume read and knowing someone who can help that happen will make a big difference in the
outcome of your application. Referrals are the number one source of new hires.

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