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13 Resume Tips You Need To Get AheadTips

You always want your resume to look the best. These tips will get your resume in perfect shape for your job hunt!

Megan Hearne
Jul 11, 2017
Columbia College Chicago
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13 Resume Tips You Need To Get AheadTips
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Making sure your resume is the best of the best is a stressful part about the job hunt. These tips can make your resume stand out from the rest!


1. Ensure that everything listed on your resume correlates to the job you are applying to.

2. It should be one or two full pages.


3. Include five keywords from the job description.


4. The font must be easy to read and not too small (preferably 12 point font).

5. Show that you meet the minimum requirements.

6. Have a summary section. This is where you put that you have met the requirements of the job.

7. For each bullet on your resume, start with a positive action verb.

8. Have the correct verb usage. If it is a past job, all verbs should be past tense.


9. Have an experience section. You should put details and accomplishments using numbers whenever in this section.


10. Your resume should show how you added value and solved problems at your previous company.


11. Make sure your education section is clear with your degree, school name, as well as any applicable courses, projects, training, internships that relate to the job.


12. No spelling or grammatical errors.


13. Include something unique or memorable about you so that the recruitment officer can get to know you better.



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