A well prepared resume can be a great tool for you in your job hunt. Here are DO’S and DONT’S to help you with your resume.
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Tell an employer what you can do for THEM. Employers want performance, and your career objective should make them feel good about what you’ll “offer,” not gain.
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Clearly spell out what you’ve achieved. Show you’re an impact player. When possible, use statistics to support your points.
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Tell them about when you “Grew,” “Built,” “Leveraged,” “Increased,” “Drove,” or “Led” something.
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A recruiter will quickly look your resume. If your resume has too much text, they will probably move on quickly to the next resume. Remember — less is more.
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Make it easy for the employer to figure out that you’re a superstar.
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Do not use an old or inappropriate or inactive email. Create a professional one.
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Proofread for typos and double check spelling on your resume.
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Do not lie on your resume, it will get you nowhere. Be completely honest.