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10 Resume Building Tips
One thing usually stands between you and that perfect career - a great resume.
Most people know how to create a basic resume, but with the amount of competition for jobs in the current economy, a basic - or even good - resume won't be enough. You're going to have to create a great resume if you really want the job.
If you need some help coming up with a great resume format, try using a resume builder. A good resume builder will allow you to either upload a current version of your resume or create a new one from scratch. Many programs include bells and whistles to make your resume look outstanding.
As far as content goes, check out these 10 tips on how to create an expert resume, as compiled by PayScale:
- Be accurate and truthful.
- Take two pages for your resume if necessary (but for recent college graduates, stick to one page).
- Use bullets with concise descriptions.
- In most cases, list experience before education, but seasoned executives should list their work experience first (and recent college graduates should list education first).
- Mind your keywords!
- List your contact information, including cell phone number and e-mail address.
- Use consistent formatting.
- Remember to double check your spelling.
- Bling on resumes is bad, so don't add too much unnecessary stuff.
- No headshots, please.