- Employers look for persons who meet their needs. So, examine the ad or information about the position carefully. Design your resume and cover letter so it details how you meet their expectations and needs. Take the time to adjust your resume to fit the employer’s expectations. When possible, place your skills, education, or experience lists as close to the top of your resume as possible. We typically read down the page. So, the faster you indicate you have what the employer wants, the better your chances your resume does not go in the no thanks file.
- Use bullets on your resume to note your information. Make the information brief and concise. Do not write sentences in your resume. Keep it brief and readable. Bullets tend to bring our attention to information. So, list two to three bullets under each section of your resume, like employers and education.
- Use a skill section. If the job/career you seek requires skills, list your skills near the top of your resume, with the skills your employer seeks first. The tables function in word processors works well to list two or three columns of skills. This enables you to maximize your abilities to an employer searching for the right employee.
- Use a telephone number on your resume that enables an employer to contact you directly. Family members who do not leave a good impression, fail to write the message correctly, or forget to give the message to you, can cause you to miss a job opportunity. In some cases, you may want to utilize a number that uses only voice mail service. Use a professional sounding voice message for a good impression.
- List an email address on your resume. This indicates you have and use technology. It also enables the employer to contact you through another method, if he wishes. While you seek a job, make sure you check your email regularly. Also, use an email name and address that does not leave a negative impression.
- Use the cover letter to provide additional information you cannot include on your resume. For example, if you have gaps in your employment history you can explain these.
- Carry several copies of your resume to each interview.
- If you upload your resume for an employer, make sure it uploads in the manner the interviewer can read it.
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