Resume Tips

• Use a design that grabs attention. Is the resume font pleasing to the human eye or difficult to read?
• Create content that sells. Review job postings and other information on professional internet career sites to help create strong content.
• Be concise, brief but effective. Do not leave off vital information just to keep your resume to one page. The length of your resume should be contingent on the amount of work experience you have.
• Quantify your achievements and use action words. List metrics or statistics to describe your accomplishments, for example: "decreased costs by 35%, increased revenue by 80%" or "won national sales award 8 out last 10 years."
• Analyze job descriptions for which you are applying. Add key words to your resume that exemplify the past experience you have for the key responsibilities listed for that particular job or industry.
• Sell the benefits of your skills.
• Prioritize the content of your resume. If you have been out of college for 20 years, list your business experience before your education. If you are fresh out of college, highlight your educational experience.
• Run a spell check to make sure your resume is free of errors and typos.
• Have someone else review your resume before you submit it.