Resume Tips that will Get You Noticed

Now is the period of many fresh graduates look for job. However, do you find that sometimes you send out many applications but didn't get much reply. This could be the reason your resume is not well written, so you are not getting enough attention. Even worst, your classmates that performs worst than you received many invitations for the interview or even secure your dream job. So in this case, I suggest you take a look at your CV, and try to make some changes.

There is this article from Salary.com, it talks about the tips that will to get your resume get notice:

1. Select the Type of Resume that Works for You: There are three types of resumes: chronological, functional and combination.

2. Looks Matter: Select a design and format that allows you to highlight the most important information about your work experience, skills and education that directly relates to the job you are applying for.

3. The Objective: A well worded objective should never be more than two sentences.

4. Experience/Work History: Employers want to know what you did and how closely that experience matches their needs.

5. How far back should you go? Back to 10 years?

6. Addressing gaps in your work history: whether you were a full-time parent, on maternity leave, traveling, studying, or volunteering.

7. Grammar and Punctuation

8. Awards / Education

9. Do Your Research: try different formats or “looks” to see how they accommodate the information you wish to include.

Of course those are just summary, refer to the full articles for your reading.


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