10

RESUME TIPS TO SET YOURSELF APART

FROM COMPETITORS

1
START WITH A TARGET

Before you write your resume, have a clear

job target in mind.  

2
TAILOR CONTENT

General resumes don't work. They just don't. 

Customize content for each application.

3
USE THE RIGHT KEYWORDS

Add keywords from the job posting to various

sections of the file.

4
PROVIDE EXAMPLES THAT RESONATE

What makes you unique?  How can you add

value to the role?  Choose examples wisely.

5
BE SPECIFIC

Answer reader questions and demonstrate

value with the appropriate balance of details.

6
SHARE RESULTS

Avoid task-heavy content. Focus on results.

List exact metrics and measurements.

7
KEEP IT SUCCINCT

No need to drone on and on. Typical

resumes are two pages; three pages at most.

8
MODERNIZE THE LOOK

Give the file a facelift. Consider charts, graphs

or color to draw the eye towards key content.

9
LEAD WITH RESULTS

Front-load statements and bullet points with

numbers and values. Don't make the reader hunt.

10
DISTRIBUTE WISELY

Once your resume is ready, consider ways to

get it directly into the hands of decision
makers.
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