{"id":552,"date":"2016-06-30T22:23:42","date_gmt":"2016-06-30T22:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amazingjobs.org\/?p=552"},"modified":"2016-07-06T17:08:46","modified_gmt":"2016-07-06T17:08:46","slug":"resume-tips-professional-recruiters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingjobs.org\/blog\/resume-tips-professional-recruiters\/","title":{"rendered":"Resume Tips from Professional Recruiters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Want to write a stunning resume, but not sure where to start? It&#8217;s true that a great resume is an essential tool in getting in for an interview, but we don&#8217;t all have the natural writing talent it takes to make our pitch shine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Fortunately, there are some strategies you can fall back on. Use these tips straight from professional recruiters to make sure your resume stands out from the rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Formatting<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Make sure your resume is in an easy to read format. You want to avoid overly decorative fonts, and don&#8217;t use too many different font sizes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Contact information<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You may think it&#8217;s a no brainer, but people often forget to included their complete contact information. Make sure your phone number, email and address are in an easy to find place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Have an objective<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A career objective is usually included at the top of the resume. This is a sentence that describes how you are looking to grow in your field, and what you hope to achieve.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Use buzz words<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Super words are those words that really engage the reader. Think of active verbs like &#8220;engaged,&#8221; &#8220;achieved,&#8221; &#8220;performed,&#8221; etc, to get your point across.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Prioritize content<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You want to get the important details up top, where they are most likely to be seen. Put your most relevant job experiences and skills here.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Customize<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Don&#8217;t make the mistake of sending the exact same resume to every employer. Use custom details appropriate for the job you&#8217;re applying to.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Compare to samples<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you are still struggling, try looking at some sample resumes online. This can give you a good feel for if you are on the right track.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Use a template<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Likewise, a resume template is an excellent tool to let you know where to fill in your own details. Many computer programs have this tool as an option.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Email correctly<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When it comes time to send the resume, make sure you email it according to the employer&#8217;s instructions. Oftentimes the job description will include these details.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Send as attachment<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Finally, the best way to send the actual resume is to include it as an attachment in the body of the email message.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to write a stunning resume, but not sure where to start? It&#8217;s true that a great resume is an essential tool in getting in for an interview, but not everyone has natural resume-writing talent. 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