Resume Writing Guide

The following are a few resume writing tips that will help land you that sought after job.
1.Your resume forms the first step in how you market yourself. The objective of your resume is to get you that interview call. A good resume should convince the prospective employer that you will deliver.
2.One of the first steps while writing your resume is to understand what the employer is looking for. Place yourself in the employer’s shoes. If you are applying for a job in your field, you will know what would make anyone a perfect candidate. Otherwise, pick up pointers from the help wanted ads or ask people working in the same field. You should write your resume with the intention of convincing the prospective employer that you are a truly exceptional candidate.
3.Make a list of all that you have done that makes you perfect for the job. Don’t limit yourself to work-related accomplishments. Every opportunity where you have utilized your talents or leadership skills, be it at a youth group or camp, can be used to convey your capabilities. This will illustrate the talents you will bring to the job as well as all those additional attributes you have to offer a prospective employer.
4.Ideally, your resume should have two sections. The first should include your abilities and qualities. The second section contains proof of all that you have stated in the first section and should include you educational qualifications and work experience.
5.A good way to start your resume is by stating your objective. A good objective will demonstrate that you have clarity of career direction. One way to do that is by naming your intended job (the position you are applying for). Also if you include qualities that are most important to the employer, it will create a big impact. An example of how to do this is: ‘Objective – a reporters position in an organization seeking an extraordinary record of uncovering new stories and delivering high quality writing’. This will convince them that you want to do exactly what they desire and are likely to succeed at it.
6.Your resume must include a summary, composed of several precise statements that illustrate your most important qualities, achievements and abilities. They should entice the employer and provide reason for them to hire you instead of the other candidates. The best you have to offer goes here.
7.It is important to include a list of skills and accomplishments, either in this section or the next. Read the rest of this entry »