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How To Write A Killer Resume

By Exforsys | on July 17, 2006 |
Resume Tips

How To Write A Killer Resume

When you apply for a job, it can be argued that your resume is the single most important factor to whether or not you will be hired. It is not uncommon for people to spend days making sure they create the perfect resume.

Making even small mistakes on your resume can cause you not to get hired, even if you’re qualified for the job. In this article I will show you some powerful tips you can use to create a resume which will impress any prospective employer.

The first thing you should look at is the length of your resume. Some people may have told you that a resume should never be longer than one page. This is simply not true. It is not important to a manager whether or not your resume is two pages long. What they will care about is whether or not it uses good grammar and spelling. The length of your resume should be what is best for you. It is not uncommon for people to submit resumes which are three pages long. The length of your resume should be dependent on your experience. If you have less than 5 years of work experience, the resume should generally be one page in length.

You will also need to determine if your resume easily demonstrates that you are the best person for the job. A resume could be compared to an advertisement. It is an advertisement of you, your abilities, and your experience. The prospective employer will only look at your resume for about 20 seconds. Within that time period, your resume should be able to demonstrate why you have the skills and qualities necessary to perform the job. When some people write resumes, they make the mistake of focusing too much on their work history.

While adding your work history to the resume is important, you will also want to make sure you add your strengths near the top of the resume. Explain why you have what it takes to perform the job. Remember, you will want to advertise yourself. After you’ve done this, you can then add the information about your work history. Another thing you want to avoid putting on your resume is objectives. Many employers don’t like resumes which have objectives because they have a tendency to describe the needs of the applicant rather than those of the company. An example of an objective is saying that you want to join the company so that you can work with skilled people.

As an example, The employer will like it more if you say that you have 5 years of experience and can contribute a lot to their company. By saying this, you are placing an emphasis on what you can do for the company instead of what the company can do for you. The employer will also be able to quickly read your qualifications. When you list your accomplishments, you will want to be detailed. Avoid vague statements like "I greatly enhanced the design of a product." Instead, give detailed explanations on impressive things you’ve accomplished. Prospective employers enjoy reading about rewards you have achieved.

Adding a list of rewards to your resume will send a message to an employer that you have certain qualities which are valuable. If you are applying for a job with a software company, and you list a number of rewards you have earned for software development, you will greatly increase your chances of getting the job. Always add specific details to your resume explaining your accomplishments. The next thing you will want to pay attention to is typos. You resume has to be 100% flawless. One spelling error can cause an employer to toss your document in the trash. Once you’ve finished writing your resume, have someone else proofread it to make sure there are no errors.



It is also important to make sure your resume is easy to read. Even if there are no typos or grammatical errors, it should be easy for the prospective employer to read. If the text is not clear, or the sentences are difficult to read, the employer will quickly stop reading your resume and move on to another one. This is the last thing you want. Read your resume over and over again before sending it off to make sure it is flawless in every way possible.

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