11 Tips for preparing your RESUME

Curated by Mahantesh Biradar

Emphasise what you've done, not what you want to do

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Tip 2

Find experiences in your life where you've demonstrated the behaviors listed in a job description

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Tip 3

Highlight your contact information and make sure your voicemail message is clear

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Tip 4

Make pertinent information like education, professional experience, leadership roles, team participation and volunteer experience easy to find

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Tip 5

Be honest about your experiences

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Tip 6

Format your resume so it's readable, concise and in a recognisable font

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Tip 7

Don't be too lengthy. One page is preferable, but two can be acceptable if you've got a lot of experience

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Tip 8

Use descriptive verbs to present your experiences

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Tip 9

Be specific and have evidence to support your statements

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Tip 10

Title your sections clearly: Education, Work Experience, Skill Sets, Activities/Achievements

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Tip 11

Keep it short, sweet and to the point

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