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10 Steps to improving your resume

Posted in Random by Derek at 6:32 pm
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How many times have you found yourself sitting in front of your computer wondering how to put your resume together? I know I’ve found myself in this same situation at least once every few years. It’s not that I go through jobs like butter, it’s just that I am restless. One day I know I’ll find the perfect position that I’ll be content with for years to come. Until then – like millions of other young Americans – I find myself routinely updating my resume. For beginners just starting to create that ideal resume (ahem Ann :)), I recommend referencing the following page which provides “Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Resume.”

  • Use a bulleted style to make your resume more reader-friendly.
  • Eliminate “responsibilities” words from your resume vocabulary.
  • Use strong, concrete verbs to describe your jobs, and don’t mix noun and verb phrases.
  • Don’t list too much experience on your resume.
  • Each tip is followed by a brief explaination. Even if you think you’ve mastered the art of resume creation, review some of the tips after the jump. Is there such a thing as a perfect resume anyway?

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