44 Resume Writing Tips

Resume writing is no easy task. Although my resume has served me well over the years, I recognize that most of my jobs were long-term assignments through temporary agencies. Not all employers would request a resume or even require an interview before hiring a temp for one of their offices or departments. Still, when employers did require resumes, mine managed to get me scheduled for an interview. I don’t know how. I think it has every resume faux pas imaginable and still I got the interview and, more often than not, got the assignment. Amazing.
Things are different now. A resume has to be top knotch to even be considered. The article <a href=”“44 Resume Writing Tips” gives job seekers all the secrets of writing a great resume all at once. Most of the tips are very familiar, but there are others that caught me by surprise, like avoid negativity, no pictures, and no lies.
The first tip was the most eye opening for me. The purpose of a resume is to get an interview, not a job. It’s the interview that ultimately gets you the job; the resume just gets your foot in the door.
As I said, there is plenty of standard advice like use action verbs, tailor each resume to each employer, and to proofread, then proofread again. They also give advice that some may not have considered like making sure to use a good printer, create a resume that’s email-friendly, and avoid fancy design details.
The final word of advice is to seek professional help if the do-it-yourself method is too difficult. There are plenty of Web sites like CollegeRecruiter.com that offer resume writing help in addition to their other services. A simple Google search will turn up a plethora of options for someone who’s looking for help writing a resume that’s “guaranteed to get results.”

Originally posted by Candice A