RESUME TIPS TO HELP YOU b!" o j e h LAND AN INTERVIEW t "I got A simple, clean resume style is always a safe choice. Fancy formatting can be distracting for HR (and is sometimes rejected by the AI software that
When it comes to formatting, keep it simple
companies use to pre-screen resumes).
Be remembered for your skills, not your font. Use Times New Roman or Arial, and no more than 3 different font sizes in the document Your name should be 16 pt. (bold). All other text should be 10-12 pt.
Under your name, include your email, cell phone, and LinkedIn. Street address is optional. Your email should be your name (Sally.Shark21@my.liu.edu), and your phone should be set up with a professional voicemail message.
Use action words like "executed", "operated", "created", "established". Avoid passive words like "handled", "managed", "responsible for".
Explain why you will be a great fit for this job
Include numbers whenever possible. Show quantifiable things you achieved, numbers of team members you supported, etc.
Bullets do not have to be just one sentence! Take the time to explain your experience.
Don’t be shy and don’t sell yourself short. Your resume is one place where you can “brag” about yourself and your accomplishments. If you don’t think your accomplishments are great, why should they?
The top section of your resume is very important. It’s the first thing that the hiring manager will see. Make a strong impression by using that space wisely.
Put your best content at the top
Ditch the “Objective Statement”, which just describes what kind of job you are looking for. It doesn’t add much—they know you’re looking for this job! Instead, insert a “Summary of Qualifications”—one or two sentences highlighting your most relevant experience, skills, and the things you want employers to know about you. This is a much better use of the valuable space at the top of the page.
Your "experience" section should be chronological (with the most recent job first).
It is tempting to have just one resume that you use for every job application. But if you want to stand out, you should make some edits for each new application.
Try to update your resume for each new application
Read the job description carefully. Highlight your most relevant skills and experience, and rework or remove content that does not align with the job description.
Match the language in your resume to the language in the job description. Recruiters and hiring managers are looking for “buzz words”. If your resume says “detail oriented” and the job description says “pays attention to detail”—reword your resume to match.
Make sure to save each version of your resume with a unique name. Keep your “master” resume safe for future edits.