Resume Tips

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Here are a few resume-writing tips from The ExpertResumeMan to help you organize and design your resume.

When preparing to write your resume, study the job description for keywords that show what the employer is looking for in an ideal candidate, and include those keywords in your resume where relevant.

Pay particular attention to anything listed in the "Ideal Candidate," “Requirements," and "Qualifications" sections. If you have skills listed in these sections, add them to your resume.

Your resume should provide an overview of your professional experience, skills, training, and background. It should encourage the reader to offer you the opportunity to interview for the position described in the job description.

Before you start writing, research and take note of any trends or recurring issues the employer has so you can tailor your resume to showcase skills that might help solve these problems. For firsthand information, reach out to any employees that you are connected to on LinkedIn and see if they'll be willing to answer questions you may have.

Find those things by researching their website, recent minutes of meetings (where available online), press releases, leadership bios, social responsibility links, and relevant associations. Also, search for videos online that can provide an inside look at their culture.

Diligently read the job description for your target role, take note of the skills that are called for in the job description, and highlight them in your resume and LinkedIn profile.

Find keywords by seeing which qualification or experience words appear most often in the job description.

List a cell phone number not associated with your current employment that is specifically yours, and ensure you have a professional voicemail greeting.

For all your job search-related communication, use a professional email address, such as johnsmithtx@gmail.com  (If your current email is untasteful or something cute, create a free @gmail account).

A great resume is all about readability: use bullet points to make your crucial relevant qualifications and accomplishments stand out.

Your affiliations show your dedication to the success of outside organizations, so feel free to include them.

… and the most critical tip:

READ THE JOB DESCRIPTION 312 TIMES!