Résumé Writing How to Get Noticed. Résumé Purpose: to get an interview to market yourself to highlight your accomplishments.

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Résumé Writing How to Get Noticed

Résumé Purpose: to get an interview to market yourself to highlight your accomplishments

Which type is best for you? Reverse Chronological Professional experience Education Functional Skills and experience Categorized

Which type is best for you? Combination Categorized skills Work history Electronic version – Online

Help MSN Career Builder Web site 25 Resume Tips Myresumeonline Resume Examples – Resume Resource Example Resumes

More Examples Make your resume shine

Appearance Counts Attractive Layout – use a template Justify the text instead of using left align Choose a common font Times New Roman Arial Verdana

Résumé Basics Complete heading Name Contact info Phone numbers address – deactivate links Mailing address No “I” in your resume Reverse Chronological Order – most recent first Education Work history

Résumé Basics Correct name of your degree or certificate Associate in Applied Science Degree in ________________ Certificate of Technology in _________ Sample wording : Working toward Associate in Applied Science Degree in _______. Anticipated completion May 2014

Résumé – Get Noticed Summary Statement – capture attention Accomplishments – not responsibilities Evidence of abilities Demonstrate your value

Summary Statement Keywords that match those of the job description. Hard skills (professional and technical experience). Soft skills (personal attributes). Advanced degrees. Years of experience. Interesting achievements. Anything that sets one apart from other candidates.

Examples Instead of…Experience working in fast- paced environment Try… Registered 120+ third-shift emergency patients per night

Examples Instead of … Excellent written communication skills Try… Wrote jargon-free User Guide for 11,000 users

Résumé Basics Appearance counts No mistakes Meaningful job titles Customized for particular jobs

Examples 13 Most Overused Résumé Phrases

Words that can hurt your résumé Aggressive Ambitious Competent Creative Detail-oriented Determined Efficient Experienced Flexible Goal-oriented Hard-working Independent Knowledgeable Motivated Professional Reliable Team Player Well organized

Keywords Clichés Introduced new products Better Developed, introduced and launched successful new products, which increased market share 3% and contributed $3 million to bottom-line profitability. Source: 13 Most Overused Résumé Phrases by Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer

Keywords Clichés Track record of success Better Consistently surpassed sales goal by 10% or more each year.

In Conclusion When reviewing your resume, look for the following key elements Focus: Know the position you want - eliminate all the detail that doesn't relate to that position. Brevity: Less is more. 1-2 pages

In Conclusion Keywords: Use plenty of key words – computer screening system Attention-Grabbing: Captivate the reader - convince the reader that you are the best candidate for this position