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Top Resume Writing Tips to Land Your Dream Job

Resume writing can be a time consuming and thankless task, but follow our top tips below and you can boost your chances of landing that interview for your dream job.

  • Keep it concise

Most experts advise you to keep your resume to a maximum of two pages, although the shorter the better, so if you can keep it to one page in length then this is ideal. This will depend largely on your relevant past experience as well as the requirements of each particular job, but be critical and adaptable – if the information is not relevant for that particular application, lose it from your resume.

  • Consider the format and design

The appearance of your resume is more important than you might imagine – if a recruiter picks up a two-page document that simply looks like a wall of text it is likely to go straight in the rejection pile, no matter how relevant the information might actually be. Make sure you put just as much time and consideration into the design and format of your resume as you put into the content – make it ‘approachable’ and break up text with headers, bullet points, and text size.

  • Focus on quantifiable skills

Your resume will be far more effective if you can quantify your achievements and experience so recruiters can picture your qualities far more easily than if you use some abstract phrases or a list of generic attributes. If you helped increase sales in a particular area, for example, be specific and give numbers – recruiters will appreciate not having to do the guesswork and it will show them that you are focused on detail.

  • Tailor it to fit the job

Make sure you tailor your resume to specifically fit each job that you apply for – one of the biggest mistakes candidates make is thinking that their generic resume will be applicable to every job, especially if they are applying for similar roles, but this is not necessarily the case. Read the job description and list of required skills carefully and then alter your resume to fit with the particular requirements – one company may value a particular skill above another, so put it at the top of your key skills so it stands out.

  • Proofread, then proofread again

So, now your resume is looking smart, highly readable, and full of pertinent information to wow your potential employer, the last thing you want is for them to pick it up and spot a typo within the first sentence. You’ll need to make sure you proofread not just once but at least twice to ensure you catch every error, no matter how small they might be. It is also a great idea to pass your resume to a friend so they can give it a thorough proofread too, and maybe even make some suggestions for improvement.

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Posted on Nov 14th 2017

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