Here’s a Guide to Writing a Stellar Resume

You may believe that you have to shell out lots of your hard earned dollars to a resume writing service in order to get a stellar resume that can get you interview calls.

This is definitely not the case. You can also accomplish the same goal and create an impressive and powerful resume that will land you the job you desire. The secret to doing so is following the trends of the industry and knowing some tricks of the trade. You will be able to create an excellent resume as long as you know what employers are seeking and incorporating them in your resume.

Some tips that can help you in this process are outlined below:

1. Stick to the basics. Don’t use more than two fonts in a resume; it is not your art project. There are numerous CV templates available online that you can use these days for a good design, but don’t fill in too many tables and boxes. Simple functions should always be varied in a good resume such as capped letters, various sizes italics and bolding. You have the option of modifying even the simplest forms to make them stand out. The key here is consistence.
2. Be aware of the lingo. It is old news to use ‘References available upon request’. Today, it is not necessary for you to mention that because it is assumed that you have references to offer. Another new change you can make to your resume is scrapping the idea of writing an objective; you don’t have to write your reasons here. You can simply provide a profile that sheds some light on your skills and use powerful phrases that can add some jazz to the resume. Using terms like ‘duties’ and ‘responsibilities’ is a definite no-no.
3. Accomplishments need to be highlighted. Discussing your duties is fine, but you should also list some of your accomplishments. What did you do for your old employer? You can wow your reader even if you only invented a new filing system, as long as you throw in some really powerful words.
4. Don’t forget to use some verbs. Not only should you avoid using the first-person tone, but you should also use a verb for starting each statement. Even if all you did was take calls, you can fancy it up by saying you responded to inquiries. There are some other power words that you can use such as orchestrate, revamp, spearhead, collaborate, generate and facilitate. If you are talking about a current job, they should be used in the present tense. Otherwise, you use the past tense.
5. Never forget to proofread. A big fat typo will get your resume tossed in the slush pile. Print your resume out and let it sit for a while. Read it again after a while or give it to someone else to give it a glance to ensure there aren’t any mistakes. Fresh eyes are better at spotting mistakes, if any.

Your resume is ready to go in and land you the job you want.