5 Tips for Writing an Effective Resume

So you want to land that dream job? The first step is writing a perfect resume that will not only showcase your talents but also impress your recruiters to give you that interview. You probably have an idea of how to write a basic resume but what makes a resume effective? Here are some tips to get you started.

1. Be clear of your objectives

Start out with the end in mind - the job you want. What kind of a job is it and what kind of person do you think they want for that job? Your whole resume has to be ready to impress that you are the right person for this job. Being clear of this point helps you set the right stage for your resume and choose your words carefully.

2. Substantiate your strengths

You want to talk about your qualities and strengths but instead of just listing them down, you have to be ready to substantiate them with real examples and experience of you displaying these qualities and achieving results. List down actual examples of situations you think you've displayed your core strengths.

3. Use the right titles and keywords

In this digital age, many recruiters and employers will be using keyword search to help them sift through thousands of potential resumes for the right candidates. To help yourself get into the right pool for that job you want, be sure you are using the standard keywords and titles for that industry. If you're not sure of what to use, look at job ads put up by potential recruiters and see what words they use.

4. Keep it brief and concise.

A resume is meant to be 1-2 pages long and a summary of your key skills and expertise, not a lengthy descriptive essay. It is the first step to landing you an interview during which they will of course go into more detailed assessments. Thus, you want to summarize all the key points of your strengths concisely. Using bullet points is a good way to do this.

5. Share your professional goals

What do you hope to achieve in the immediate term and in the long run? Stating your goals help employers identify with you and see if you are the right fit for them in the long run. Most employers look for employees that can stay with them for the long term, as the recruitment process is a costly process for them.

There are probably a thousand other tips for an effective resume but we thought we'll start you off with the above. Whether you're writing your resume yourself or employing a professional resume writing service, the above tips will definitely come in useful for your CV writing experience.


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