Resume-Things to Do When Putting Together Your Resume

 Chris Wodke

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Here are some things to consider when putting together your resume.

Do:

• Include Relevant Job History.
  Include the job history that applies to the position for which you are applying. You do not to include every job you have had since high school.
• Have a Concise Summary.
  At the top of your resume have an opening statement about your skills, qualifications and experience. If you are a recent graduate, substitute with your career goal.
• Edit Out Unnecessary Words.
  No filler words or phrases.  Keep sentences short and use bullet points if possible.
  Avoid repetition.
• Customize for Each Job.
  Tailor your resume for specific positions. Highlight the resume to showcase the skills for the job.  You may even want to change the format of your resume.
• Eliminate Personal Pronouns
  The resume should be written without any personal pronouns.  Do not say “I reduced overtime by 50%.”  Instead say “ Overtime was reduced by 50 % due to the improved equipment set-up.”
• List Accomplishments
  Past accomplishments are indications of future performance.  Your future employer wants to know you will be a successful employee. Past success on the job is the best indication you will be a good hire. Be specific, give numbers such as sales figures, reduced turnover, increased market share etc.
• Be TruthfulBe honest. Lies could cost you any job you gain and can ruin you professionally. No exaggerations or hedging,  Use accurate titles and job duties.  Be honest about accomplishments. Don’t claim team accomplishments as your own.  Working well with a team is an important skill. If you accomplished work as part of a team say so. Be accurate with the dates you worked for a company.  The dates of employment with any company will be checked. Do not claim degrees you do not have. This is easy for employers to check.
  
  
• Keep Concise
  Make it easy to read by adding space between sections to add visual appeal.  Summarize the highlights of your skills, accomplishments and job history. One page should be enough for a recent graduate. Two to three pages are acceptable for professionals with five or more years of work experience.  Leave some information to disclose at the interview.

Run the document through the spell checker.  Have someone else proof read any resume you will be using.  Spelling and grammar errors can send your resume to the reject pile. Attention to detail is very important because there are so many good candidates applying for jobs.  Don’t get screened out due to avoidable spelling errors.  In the next article I will discuss some things to avoid when putting together your resume.

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