Something college students should remember when writing their resumes is to focus on their audience; in other words, the person looking at their resumes. With all of the many resumes posted online and delivered by mail, it could be difficult for employers to sort them to find the most qualified candidates if each resume is similar to the next. Your resume must be different; it should include keywords that relate not only to your interests but a potential employer's interests as well.

There are some phrases that college students and entry level job candidates may want to avoid using on their resumes. They are referred to as "soft-skill descriptions." People use these phrases in an attempt to stand out from the competition, but employers aren't as impressed and may ignore them. Here is a list of these descriptions to avoid:

• excellent communication skills
• goal-driven
• strong work ethic
• multi-tasker
• personable presenter
• goal-oriented
• detail-oriented

Instead of using these phrases, use action words on your resume to provide proof of any skills and/or experience you could potentially bring to a particular job.

College students and entry level job candidates should pay more attention to the words they use on their resumes. Providing the basic information is always important but so is the word selection. The misuse of words on your resume can not only keep an employer from understanding who you are, but knowing how qualified you are for a job opportunity.

Source: http://www.job.com