Resume Writing Tips That Anyone Can Use

A great resume can make or break your chances for a new job.  I've seen a great resume help people get large increases in pay, or help them to move into a new career.  It's an extremely important document.  Some would say even more important that a correctly filled out tax return.

Here are some Resume Writing Tips to give you an edge over your competition in your job search.

1.Your Resume must be eye catching.

Use space between sections of your resume so it's not too "crammed together".  Use this space on your pages to balance it out.  Too much text crammed together is hard to read.

2. Your resume should be consistent.

Don't use a wide variation of fonts. Don't confuse employers by mixing bold, italics and other font tricks into a single section of your resume. Be consistent in the way you use font and various text features.

3. Make your resume error free.

You'd be surprised how many people don't even bother to use spell check on their resume.  Take the time to check and double check your spelling and grammar. You want NO typo's. Truthfully, your resume must be perfect when it comes to this.

4. Keep your resume layout clean and simple.

Don't go over the top when it comes to the design of your resume. Too many graphics or distractions can take the employers attention off of your work history and accomplishments.  Make it professional and pleasant looking, but not too crazy.

5. Pick the right email address.

If you have an unusual email address that is overly "cute" or crude - don't use it.  You'd be amazed at the bizarre email addresses people use.  Open a new one at gmail.com if you need to.  Employers do notice off the wall email addresses and they will cost you a job offer.

6. Use action words.

Don't use all the old worn out resume buzz words.  Instead use action verbs that best describe what your accomplishments are.  If you need to, get a thesaurus.  Just don't over use it by sticking in a bunch of words that you don't even know the meaning of.  Give a good impression, but don't stop "being yourself" and over reach.

Which brings me to the other important point I wanted to put across, namely the fact that it is a good idea to brush up and write your resume again for each individual new position that you are applying for.

The best resume writing tip I could give you is to use a professional resume writing service.  Often people miss out on amazing jobs just because of a simple mistake in their resume.  Why leave it to chance?  Get your resume written by a professional. Or at least get one of those free resume consultations to find out how you can improve your resume.