Refresher: 5 Resume Writing Tips

A competitive job market requires a resume that can stand strong alongside others. Instead of listing a “series of actions” that job seekers should take, Nimish Thakkar from WebProNews.com suggested 5 tips that go to the essence of how to write a better and improved resume:

• “Adopt a different mindset;” that of a marketer.
• “Research the employer’s needs” and try to meet those needs.
• “Make compelling arguments” to convince the employer that you are the best person for the job (“best” means “better” than others).
• “Provide examples of your past successes” in order to support your claims. Specificity is key in lending credibility.
• “Tell a convincing story.” It’s all about telling your story and if the employer wants to see the next episode, he’ll have to hire you.

Tips for Writing a Compelling Resume, WebProNews.com
Article courtesy of WorkBloom, an employment blog incorporating a comprehensive career resources section, including the largest database of professionally written resume and cover letter samples on the Web.