Resume Writing Tips

Presentation is everything. A resume typically gets about 20 to 40 seconds of attention, so just imagine how important the impact of that first page has to be.
A summary statement at the beginning of your resume is an opportunity to dramatically influence the way a reader sees you. Crafting the very best possible summary statement is crucial to a good resume. Remember: if a resume positions you the way you want to be positioned, it';s good. If the positioning is wrong, it's not good. Never use a "job objective", because it makes it look as if you only want one type of job, ruling out other possibilities.
To have a good resume, one must have a job target firmly in mind. A great summary statement goes at the top of your resume and sets the tone for what follows. It brings all your accomplishments together.
Format is important. Lines that go all the way across the page, from margin to margin, are hard to read. You need white space. The resume has to be readable and attention getting in an understated way. Work with an expert in determining how to state accomplishments, when to use bold face and underlining, when to use bulleting, and how to create a format that is not only consistent but commanding.

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