Writing a winning resume takes time and effort. You need to really look over your key strengths and experience (chose what works and doesn’t for the job you are applying for)–tighten up your resume (less repetition and more action words) and put it into a readable and clear format. However, if you need a few ideas to get started take the following 5 tips on how to write a winning resume into consideration:
1. Writing a Strong Professional Summary
A professional summary sums up your relevant skills, experience and overall career goal. It gives the hiring manager a quick run-down of what you bring to table and why they should continue to read your resume and eventually award you an interview
Writing a resume can sometimes be quite the task. Although you know better than anyone else what your experience is and accomplishments are–you still might find the task daunting especially when you are on a tight deadline in looking for a job. Here are some tips you can use when writing your resume.
2. Using the Role Overview/Accomplishment dynamic
When writing your resume try using this dynamic! Describe your role and your responsibilities followed by what you have accomplished–use these headings. This will give a clean look and draw the hiring manager to key info on your resume.
3. Short & punchy lines
You don’t have too much room on your resume so use your space wisely. Don’t use long, winding sentences. Try short and punchy lines that get to your results and accomplishments quickly.
4. Keeping it at 2 pages max
Your resume shouldn’t be longer than 2 pages (unless you are an academic, doctor or lawyer.) Use a neat and simple format as well that utilizes your information within the 2 pages.
5. Naturally incorporating keywords
Keywords are an essential part to your resume. If you are a sales professional keywords and phases such as ‘exceeding sales targets,’ and ‘excellent customer service’ or ‘cold-calling’ are some you should use on your resume. If you need a refresher on some keywords from your industry check out 2 or 3 top brands and look for their career sections for some ideas.