Jeff Benrey, CEO of Trovix, is a fountainhead of resume writing advice. Below are nine tips and tricks for job seekers to consider before submitting their resumes to employers:

1) You're More Exceptional than You Think

• Often employers can input your current job description into an online search and find the same language - including social networking sites. Always assume that any information you've uploaded to the Internet is public. Keep personal social networking information separate from your resume and professional information.

2) All May Not Be Fine with the Fine Print

• There are options on many popular job search Web sites that allow you to determine which employers can contact you, instead of the reverse. These new services allow more control over your job search and who sees your resume.

3) Be Consistent and Truthful or Get Caught

• When updating your professional online information, profile or resume, be consistent in the details that matter, such as companies, titles, schools and degrees. It's okay to highlight different skills for different audiences and jobs, but making up significantly different pieces of information may attract the attention of not only your current employer, but your potential employer as well.

4) Beware the Modern "Cookie Trail"

• Don't forget to eliminate old resumes or inaccurate information. Old information online can be misleading to your current or potential employers. Set up a Google Alert for your name - to your personal e-mail account.

5) Beware of All Eyes upon You

• E-mail Addresses - Do not use your work email for job hunting. Use your personal email address or create a new account to be in touch with current and future job opportunities.


• Phone Numbers - Remember not to use your work number as some employers review and monitor phone call logs. Alternatively, use your mobile or home phone or even a separate phone number that is only for voice mail.


• Volunteer Titles - While many employers like to see that candidates are helping their community or cause, posting too much information may tip off your current boss.

6) Add keywords in the context of your skills and experience.

Being a recent graduate, you may not have ten years of work experience. However, you may have been in charge of promoting the environmental club at school. Be sure to reflect this on your resume to demonstrate the skills you gained from the opportunity.

7) Keep the format of your resume consistent.

If you list your most recent job by Company, Title, Date then, be sure to list your previous employment experiences in the same order as well. A clean and orderly resume is very important so that search technology can easily interpret your information.

8) Label sections properly.

The fancier you get, the more inconsistent you become. You want to make it relatively easy for search engines or software to parse your resume accordingly. Otherwise, you may not get the credit for that section of your resume.

9) Include your contact information in plain view.

It is very easy for this information to become buried in the header or footer and may be missed.