Resume Writing
By Steve
Burt
Certified Professional Resume
Writer
______________________________
The simple rules for effective
resume writing include:
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Knowing who your audience is, and
what they want to read.
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Knowing who you are and what you
have to offer.
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Knowing what to include and where
in the resume to include it.
When writing your
resume...
You want to include only the
information that is valuable or important to your reader, the position, or
the company being targeted. If it's not relevant to the position or
company, leave it out.
Also...
You need to showcase your skills, both
personal and professional, that allow you to provide exemplary work in your
chosen field or position. What does the job demand? How do your skills,
interests, talents and experiences meet these demands? What are the
benefits of hiring you?
You have roughly 15 seconds to get
critical points across to your reader...
So when you're writing your resume,
make certain your most important information is presented early in your
document. For example, if the position requires multilingual abilities or
specific technical skills, don't list these items at the end of your resume
document. Instead, move them to a higher position. Read the job posting. It
will identify the important requirements.
Effective resume writing
involves...
Knowing what information is important
to your audience and giving them that information in an honest, clear,
concise, and professional presentation.
______________________________
I'm a charter member of the Professional Association of
Resume Writers. I earned the designation of Certified Professional
Resume Writer in 1992 and have helped 1,000's of people reach their career
goals. I'd be happy to help you do the same. Read
more about my services.
Thanks,
Steven M. Burt
Certified Professional Resume Writer
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