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50 Resume Tips to Propel
Your Job Search to the Next Level
(Step-by-Step
Approach to Resume Writing) - Part 5 |
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41) Don't
bold, underline, or italicize excessively. Only do it in
order to highlight what is important.
42) PDF your resume if you intend to send it via email.
This will avoid formatting inconsistencies.
43) If possible, don't include your cell phone number in
your resume. You might receive a call when you don't
expect it (e.g. while commuting):
- You might not have a paper and pen handy to take down
the time and location of the interview.
- You want to sound professional when you answer the
phone.
- You don't want to lose connection.
44) Unless specifically asked for, avoid video resumes.
45) Match the layout of your resume with that of your
cover letter. Use the same heading, the same margins,
and the same font.
46) Don't mention "references available upon request" on
your resume.
Reviewing Stage
47) Once you are done with the first draft of your
resume, proofread it many times. One trick to catch
typos is to read your resume backward. Yes, it works!
48) Put your resume aside and do something else. Come
back on it later with a fresh mind. While you go through
your second round of revision, ask yourself the
following questions:
- Is your resume clear and easy to read?
- Is your resume compelling?
- Is your resume free from typos and grammatical
mistakes?
- Does your resume look professional?
- Does your resume fit the job description?
- Would you hire yourself if you were the recruiter?
Why? Why not?
49) Ask a friend or a family member to look at your
resume. Listen to their feedback and keep an open mind.
50) Review your resume one last time.
That's it. You have a brand new and tailored resume
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