1. Resume 101 Tips Your Instructor: Mrs. Evans

2. Make a Good Impression Employers will usually make a judgment about your resume in 5 seconds!

3. Use Effective Titles Titles are important Titles should grab the employer’s attention Be descriptive

4. Use Effective Titles Bad title: Accounting Good title: Management of A/R and A/P and Recordkeeping

5. Use Bullet Points Use bullet points and short sentences or phrases DO NOT use long paragraphs Describe your experiences Describe your educational background

6. Place Important/Stand- Out Info at the Top Previous work experience is usually the most important part of a resume When describing experiences or skills, list the most important ones first

7. Explain the Benefits of Your Skills Explain how your skills will benefit the company you are applying to

8. Tailor Your Resume for Each Employer Don’t create a standard resume for every job application Research and understand the market you are applying for a job Identify what problem a prospective employer might have in his company and tailor your resume to show how your skills would help solve those problems

9. Resume Beginner Tips If you never had any real working experience, include summer jobs or volunteer work If you don’t have a degree yet, mention the title and the estimated date for completion Make sure experience outlined is relevant to the position

10. Use Action Verbs Verbs that clearly communicate your experience and achievements Examples: managed, coached, planned http://www.quintcareers.com/action_skills.html Refer to a list of action verbs by skill category

11. Use White Space DO NOT fill every inch of the page with text White space between words, lines and paragraphs will improve legibility

12. Remove Older Work Experience List the last 15 years of your career if you have been working for 20+ years

13. Use Keywords Many companies use digital databases to search for job candidates Many resumes are now searched for job-specific keywords Include keywords related to the job you are applying for Keywords are usually nouns The “what” that you performed in a job Coordinated marketing campaigns and special events Managed customer database, product updates, and upgrades Refer to job ad or job description for relevant keywords

14. Keep it Short and Simple Keep your resume limited to 2 pages maximum!

15. Sources Cited “44 Resume Writing Tips” by Daniel Scocco