Tips for Creating A Professional Resume'
Your resume is the first impression you send to a hiring manager. An unprofessional resume – one that is difficult to read, confusing, covered in errors, or unrelated to the job description – will get discarded immediately. Hiring managers often get dozens, even hundreds of applicants for each job, make sure yours stands out from the crowd!
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Keep it Focused
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It's important not to include extra information - more isn’t necessarily better
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It should focus on skills that qualify you for the job
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Leave out anything that won’t help you get the job you want
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Avoid Tiny Fonts
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Dense blocks of text, vague or excessive language and inconsistent formatting can lose your audience immediately.
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Use a legible font (such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri).
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Choose a font size between 10 and 12 points.
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Select the Best Resume Type
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Select the right type of resume - chronological, functional, combination, or targeted resume
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Be Consistent
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Consistent formatting. For instance, if you use bullet points to describe your responsibilities and achievements at one position, be sure to use bullet points in all other positions as well.
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Bullet points should be formatted the same throughout your document