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TOP TIPS FOR A TERRIFIC RESUME

A winning resume makes the difference between a potential employer wanting to meet you versus someone else. The following are our top guidelines to help you write the resume that will help you to stand out from all of the other applicants.

1. Take time to evaluate your strengths before you begin writing.
2. Write to sell yourself within 30 seconds. That's the average time the reader will spend reading your resume.
3. Don't include an Objective. It's canned. You may want to include a summary of qualifications
4. Don't include "mom", or other description of your parenting time as a job. We all know parenting is a job - however, it does not belong on a professional resume.
5. You don't have to justify time off with qualifying statements. Your skills and accomplishments demonstrated in prior positions should be enough to appeal to the employer. If they're curious about time off, they will ask you at an interview.
6. Focus on accomplishments, not functions. Use strong tangibles such as dollar figures, %'s and #'s.
7. Sell yourself! Don't just tell what you did, but what you can do. Use specific accomplishments from prior job positions to demonstrate your skills. Elaborate, don't exaggerate! Sell yourself strong, but keep it honest.
8. Your resume should be easy on the eyes; not overcrowded or cluttered. Get it to 1 page if possible. 2 at the absolute max. Use no smaller than 11 point font size and decent margins.
9. There is no need for full sentences ("When in this position, I was responsible for managing…."). Instead, say "Managed ….". Use those action verbs!
10. Put your name on all pages.
11. Under education list any college level studies and/or degrees. Do not include High School!
12. Do not include addresses and phone numbers of the jobs you worked at. Save this for your references info. References should be in a separate document, not included on the actual resume.
13. Use personal information only if it's applicable or very interesting to others.
14. Include significant volunteer and community leadership positions. This can be included in your "Work Experience" section. Remember to speak in terms of results achieved, not just responsibilities. Try to stay neutral in religion and politics.
15. Proofread! It's the most important last step. Print it out and read it over several times for grammar, punctuation, and errors. Have someone else proofread it as well.
16. Get professional help if you need to, don't wing it.

These tips are courtesy of 10 til 2, LLC and A Way With Words, a professional resume design and writing service.

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