Do you want to land that dream job or internship position? Yes? Well, then you will definitely want your resume to stand out amongst the other applicants.
These few tips will assist you in making your resume prosper:
Only discuss facts about your career and what would make you suitable for the position at hand. This also refers to the formatting of your resume. Make it simple and easy to read.
You might send out a resume to 20 different employers in one day. Make sure you pay close attention to every job description and tailor each one to the specific position. Include experience that is relatable and relevant skills.
Don’t just state what you have done at previous jobs, describe what you did in that position that made you successful. If you can, express just how much work you put in by using specific quantities.
Employers often search job sites for resumes using specific words. Look at the job description to get an idea of what is important to include. On the initial page of CareerBuilder, there is a list of keywords that many employers are using in search of possible candidates.
You don’t want to be that person that isn’t paying attention and spells the employers name wrong. Double, or even triple check for all types of errors. It can be easy to misspell words without noticing, especially with computer software that automatically suggests and changes words for you.
If you want an employer to get in contact with you, this is important. Of course there are other possible ways for them to find out how to contact you, but make it easy for them and add it into your resume.
