Making a Resume - Tips and Techniques

Your resume is the first think a prospective employer sees when you apply for a job. During the process of making your resume you should always be cognizant of this fact.

We will explain some of the elements you should keep in mind when making a resume.

One of the most important elements to keep in mind as you make your resume is the list of required skills the employer featured in the job advertisement. The prospective employer wrote the job advertisement specifically for the purpose of finding candidates who possess specific skills. Your resume should clearly showcase any of the required skills you possess. However, it should be noted that you should never falsify your resume to include these skills, if you do not truly possess them. By contrast though, your resume should be written to really showcase these skills. You should also think about how easy it is for prospective employers to read your resume.

It is no longer recommended to limit your resume to just one page. Making your resume too long though is a mistake. It is okay to have your resume be two or three pages long if you need this much room to showcase your experience. It is also a good idea to think about how your resume will be formatted. Resumes can be formatted in numerous styles. Resume styles that are preferred though are ones that are simple to read. Resumes may be difficult to read because they are not designed in a clean and simple way.

In conclusion, it is always a good idea to think about including something to make yourself jump out at the prospective employer. Including a piece of positive feedback from a previous employer can really accomplish this goal. This can replace the standard line of, References furnished upon request. Most employers know you can provide references but may be intrigued if they see a sample of what these references will say.

Cynthia Penfold discusses techniques for making a resume at her How To Make A Resume Blog

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