When you haven’t updated your resume in a while, it can be hard to know where to start. What experiences and accomplishments should you include for the jobs you’ve got your eye on? What new resume rules and trends should you be following? And seriously, one page or two?
Well, search no more: We’ve compiled 3 resume writing tips you must-know - into one place.
- Ditch the Objective Statement
The only time an objective section makes sense is when you're considering a drastic career change and need to justify why your background doesn't complement the job you're applying for right away. What about the rest of the time? Consider whether a summary statement is appropriate for you—or omit it entirely to save space and concentrate on the rest of your resume.
- Keep it (Reverse) Chronological
There are a variety of options to arrange the material on your resumes, such as the functional resume or the combination resume, but the good old reverse chronological resume (with the most recent experience listed first) is always the safest option. Skip the skills-based resume unless it's completely important in your situation—hiring managers may wonder what you're hiding.
- Keep it to a Page
The two- (or more!) page resume is a controversial subject, but the bottom line is that you want the material on this page to be concise, and restricting yourself to one page is a reasonable way to do so. Go for it if you have enough relevant and valuable experience, training, and qualifications to fill more than one page of your resume. But what if you could say the same thing in a limited amount of space? Do so. If you're having problems, consider some content-cutting tips or consult with a resume maker and see how you can organize your resume to fit more information into less space.
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