1st you need to remember
‘The Hiring Manager Is The Buyer, You’re The Product, And You Need To Give Him A Reason to buy.”
1)Open Strong:
Start with a brief summary of your expertise making it absolutely clear that you have what it takes to get the job done. It should match what they’re looking for.
Tips: Avoid clichés. Its like saying I’m not valuable than anyone else.
2)Get The Order Right:
Don’t launch into job experience straight up. Add an accomplishments section right after your opening connecting your experience and the job requirements. Then list your imployment history and experience.
3)Be Selective:
Start with a brief summary of your expertise making it absolutely clear that you have what it takes to get the job done. It should match what they’re looking for.
Tips: If It doesn’t contribute to converting the hiring manager to talk to you, then take it out.
4)Share Accomplishments,Not Responsibility:
“I managed a team of 10” doesn’t say much, but the fact that the team exceeded its target don’t show your management style.
5)Make It Readable:
Stop fiddling with margins. Stick to the most common fonts. Varry the line length and avoid crammed text. Include enough white space so that a hiring manager wants to keep reading.
6)Tweak It For Each Opportunity:
You can’t have just one resume. Every time you apply for a job, think about what experience you need to highlight and what you should get rid if because it’s not relevant.
7)Align Your LinkedIn Profile:
Your LinkedIn profile is just as important as your resume. Don’t cut and paste from your resume because that makes you look lazy. But do make sure you’re presenting yourself in the same way.
Tips: Write the summary section in the 1st person. It gives you the opportunity to present yourself as a living, breathing human being.