Tips of Creating a Superior Resume
A resume is the first vital tool that an HR personal will look into, whether to include the candidate to their short list or not. They will normally go for the superior one, which they feel reflects they owner of it. Resume can be in any format, but how do we create a good one. Here are some tips of how to create a desirable resume.
1. Start with a ‘Powerful Statement’
Most of resume writers assume that resume should start with an objective. Not to say that it is not true, but doesn’t it will better if we start it with a power statement that will get the attention of the person who reads it. Here is an example, ‘An Experienced Processor with excellent computer skills and able to work independently.’ Doesn’t it strike the reader’s mind to impatiently find out what is so special about the candidate?
2. Keep it brief and short.
HR personnel normally spend a few seconds (15-20 seconds) on a resume. So we should not expect that they will get the full picture of the candidates. The shorter the resume, the more desirable it will be. Try to write the whole thing in one page.
3. Put the best criteria about you at the upper half of your resume.
If your experience is far better than other criteria, put it on top. If your achievement is the best, put it up and same goes to your academic status. Why is this important? Again, normally the reader does not have much time to read the whole resume. The first part will be the vital part that they will normally go through.
4. Always check your spelling. Make sure that are perfectly correct.
Depending on word auto checker is not enough. You will have to check them manually at least 3 times, and it is better to include an additional reading it backward. Sometimes, this will help to detect error.
5. Try to use as many specific symbols as possible.
The specific symbol means using numbers, figures and percentages when they are required. Try to avoid using spelling of this character when actually you can use a simple symbol.
6. Try to put yourself into Employer’s Shoe.
Try to write what your potential employer want to read, what you can offer for them and eventually they will seek candidates that have potential in solving problems.
No matter how you want to write your resume, do remember the power of sincerity and do not ‘over express them’.
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. 15 Aug 08 | Resume Tips
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