Ever since I graduated from college, creating and editing my
resume has been one of the most mundane tasks. Despite its boring and
time-consuming nature, resume building is an essential component of your
professional life. Whether you’re a recent college grad or a seasoned
professional enjoying your current job, your resume should remain up-to-date at
all times. A good habit to develop is to update your resume as you complete
significant tasks and accomplish career goals on a daily, weekly, or monthly
basis. Additional tips to consider when building or updating your resume are:
·
Keep your
resume at one page. Many professionals have a habit of listing every
task they have ever completed and every job they have ever worked, typically
making their resume more than one page. Multiple pages aren’t needed to show
your potential employer you are right for the job. Instead, use your cover
letter to go into detail about your past positions, how you completed tasks,
and skills you acquired throughout your career.
·
Maintain
a running list of accomplishments. As you achieve a goal or complete an
assignment, add it to your running list of accomplishments. This will make it
easier to update your resume when needed and will save you time digging through
emails and thinking intensely about what projects you completed. Developing
this habit will also help you tailor your resume to the job you’re applying to
(see tip #5).
·
Make your
resume results-driven. When employers look at your resume, they want to know how
you impacted a company or met a particular goal; therefore, your resume should
be results-driven. If you managed a client’s social media account for an
initiative, highlight the final social media metrics. If you pitched
journalists for a new report, mention the media attention your pitching
generated.
·
Be short,
sweet at to the [salient] point. It’s not necessary to include every detail
of every job you were ever hired to do. Keep your resume short, sweet and to
the point. Focus on the most salient points such as the amount of money you managed
in a budget or the number of committee members you supervised to prepare for an
event.
·
Tailor
your resume to the job. When preparing your resume for a job, pay attention
to the job description and the skills they are seeking then tailor your resume accordingly.
Use your cover letter and resume to show the potential employer you have the
right qualifications then speak in further detail about your skills
during the interview. Good luck!
Written by: Jenna Boyer
Twitter @_JennaDanielle_
Email Jenna.Boyer89@gmail.com
Written by: Jenna Boyer
Twitter @_JennaDanielle_
Email Jenna.Boyer89@gmail.com
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