What Makes the "Perfect" Resume?

It is vital that you target each resume you send out or submit for the job you're applying for....unless the job descriptions are identical for all the jobs you're applying for. (This goes for your cover letter, too. I'll talk more about cover letters in another post soon.)

An employer reading your resume usually wants to see very specific kinds of experience--experience that will enable you to slide into your new position fully competant and ready to work. When deciding which job experiences to include, look closely at the responsibilities for the job you're applying for; include experiences that show you've done exactly that kind of thing before, and that you're proficient at it.

You're probably better off leaving extra information off your resume; this way, the employer will focus on the relevant tasks you have listed rather than be destracted by unrelated information.

Whenever possible, use action words when discussing your experiences; action words such as managed, coordinated, edited, wrote, directed, etc., will help illustrate your level of authority and accomplishment.

More on resumes soon.

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