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RESUME
WRITING TIPS
Allow us to provide
you with some useful information concerning the creation and mailing of
"electronic" resumes. Some companies use electronic readers that
scan resumes selecting and sorting them based upon content. If you want
your resume to be read and to make an impact on the reader, you should try
to adhere to the following guidelines.
 | NAME FIRST: Always place your
name first. Place additional contact information such as address,
telephone and email name on a separate line, following your name.
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| CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORDS: Often
computers search for descriptive words such as accounting, computer
analyst, manager, team, quality control, etc. Use basic keywords that
describe the essential characteristics required by the job such as
experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities. Maximize the
use of industry jargon (buzzwords) that may be appropriate such as
Systems Analyst, Information Technology, self-directed team, synergy,
leadership, etc. Avoid the use of abbreviations. Above all, use common
words that everyone knows.
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| AVOID FORMATTING: Not all mail
programs support bold facing, underlining, Italics or other types of
formatting. Always type/save your resume as ASCII text. In this way,
you (and others) can cut and paste it into any email message and
someone else will be able to read it without loading some other
program (word-processor) or without having to go through the process
of saving and converting an attachment.
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| USE A SIMPLE DESIGN: Avoid
graphics, color, shading and specialized fonts. Use white space to
separate the different areas of the resume. Always place a space
between paragraphs. Design and create a separate resume for each job
you apply for. Each job or position should have its own
"jargon" and require emphasis of certain "details"
pertaining to your background and experience.
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| KEEP IT SHORT - LESS IS MORE:
Persons reviewing electronic resumes often see hundreds of resumes
each day. They want to obtain as much information as they need to make
a decision in the shortest time possible. Obviously, the more
experience you have, the larger your resume. If you can't fit all your
information onto one page, create a summary page as the front page and
place more detailed information on subsequent pages if necessary. |
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