By: Kristen Nelson
Resumes are a hot topic when it comes to being a Career Consultant. Since I have been working with resumes for over a year, I value what I have learned about what it takes to write a great one. Writing the resume isn’t the hard part. Making yours stand out against the one right beside it is what the real challenge is. I love working with students to share the following simple tips that put the “wow factor” back into that wordy piece of paper.
1. Deliberate Descriptions: It’s important to utilize key words from the job description, but remember that employers only have so much time to review your resume, so make it worth their while. Based on the job description and what the company is looking for, put your bullet points in order of most importance. It’s a simple tool that makes sure employers find what they are looking for and fast!
2. “Eye” Like What I See: You may think that content is more important than formatting, but making your resume pleasing to the eye is what entices an employer to give it the time of day. Make your resume stand out by playing with the format. It must be professional, but employers see hundreds of resumes with similar styles, so making your resume stand out is the name of the game.
3. http://www.insertname.com: Technology is utilized more and more today to validate potential employees’ credentials. What better way to go the extra mile than to create a professional website for yourself and add the link on your resume? Make sure it’s not just a repeat of your resume by adding links and photos of projects you have been working on.
4. One, Two, Buckle my Shoe: One of the best ways to strengthen your resume is to add numbers and quantities. Ask yourself questions like these to help you:
- How many customers did I greet/work with daily? Weekly?
- How many workshops did I present every month? Every semester?
- How much money did I raise working with a professional organization?
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