Your resume is a vital component in searching for a job. A well written, visually appealing and impressive resume is the one most likely to win you an interview. A resume is a critical marketing tool used to sell yourself to potential employers and help you gain an edge in a highly competitive workforce.
Some reference points for your resume include:
- Your name and contact details
- Professional qualifications
- Education and training
- Career summary/objective
- Previous Employment:
- Dates of employment
- Employer name
- Brief description of their business
- Title
- Achievements
- Responsibilities
- Reasons for leaving
- Technology skills
- Referees and contact details; full name, current title, company name, business address and daytime telephone details
Other important points to note include:
- The resume should be 2-4 pages in length
- Your most recent employment experience should be first
- Tailor your resume to the requirements of each position you apply for.
- Identify the key words in the role advertisement and use these where appropriate in your resume.
- Use bullet points and space out sections to draw the reader to the relevant information
- Ensure your spelling and grammar is correct
- Avoid repetition and be careful not to use too much jargon
- Use font sizes and typeface which are a reader friendly
- Use bold and underlines for emphasis
- Make use of white space – this helps the reader to scan the document
- Include a minimum of 2 referees
Your resume needs to provide a powerful message so make every word work
for you.
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