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Seven Tips for Effective Resume Writing

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Seven Tips for Effective Resume Writing


  • Pay attention to detail—Don't cut corners by, for instance, not proofreading the cover letter, failing to include information the hiring manager asked for, or beginning the cover letter "Dear Sir or Madam" when the hiring manager's name is on the company web site. Take the time to make sure the correspondence and information sent is correct and error-free.

  • Do the basics—Proofread for spelling, grammar, and tone, and make sure you have followed the instructions of the employer. Firing off an e-mail is a convenient method of communication. However, don't let the sloppy nature and informality of e-mail correspondence seep into your communications—whether it's e-mailed or written—with potential employers.

  • Construct an effective resume—Organize your information in a logical fashion and keep descriptions clear and to the point. Include as much work experience as possible, even if it obviously doesn't relate to the job you are seeking. Also, use a simple, easy-to-read font.

  • Customize their response—Address the hiring manager directly, and include the name of the company and the position for which it is hiring in your cover letter/e-mail response.

  • Make it easy for the hiring manager—Use your name and the word "resume" in your e-mail header so it's easy to identify. If the employer asks for information—such as references or writing samples—provide it.

  • Focus on what you bring to the employer, not what you want from the job—This is an opportunity for you to market yourself and stand out from the other candidates. What can you do to make the hiring manager's life easier? What can you do to help the company?

  • Be professional—You won't be taken seriously if you don't have e-mail or voice mail/answering machine. If you don't have e-mail, set up a free account through Yahoo! and Hotmail. Provide the recruiter with a cell phone number if your voice mail/answering machine doesn't pick up when you are online. Also, it's a good idea to ditch the cute e-mail address or voice mail/answering machine messages in favor of something that sounds professional.

Sources: Newsday and Job Choices

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** Tip: Will Your Resume Make the 30-Second Cut? By: Melissa Whitney

The average time an employer spends reviewing a resume the first time around is only 30 seconds. While this isn't much time to reveal your experience, skills, and accomplishments, it is enough time to see if your resume contains one necessary ingredient. Focus.

Without focus the chances of your resume making the final cut for a thorough reading are very slim. One of the most common mistakes about resumes is people equate them to a work history when the word, resume, itself is from a French word meaning "to summarize."

Here are 2 strategies to help you make the 30-second cut and beyond.

Tip #1 - Don't leave the employer guessing. In a highly competitive job market, the typical, nationally advertised job receives hundreds of responses. Employers simply don't have time to decipher vague resumes. To keep from falling into this category, clearly identify your career objective at the top of your resume (just below your name and contact information). It can be as simple as listing the job title you're applying for or including your career objective in a professional profile.

Tip # 2 - Think of your resume as an 8x10 business card. By its sheer size, a business card requires focus and has no room for irrelevant information. Your resume should be no exception. It should contain bulleted information, designed in a legible manner, and contain plenty of white space for easy reading.

In the next Job.com "Tip of the Week" Newsletter, I will include three additional strategies, so make sure you review the next issue as well!

Melissa Whitney is the Director of Operations and Founder of Dream Catcher Resumes; she delivers Career Marketing services drawn upon her more than fifteen years of collectively progressive Public Relations and Marketing expertise via her innovative virtual resume agency at http://www.dcresume.com.

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