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Hiring managers receive hundreds of resumes for any given position, so it's important that yours stands out from the crowd. Here are a few tips to get your resume up to scratch and looking professional.
Your objectives
Before you start your resume, it's important to determine a clear and targeted objective. Clearly state what sort of a job you want, and the skills and experiences you possess in order to do well in that job.
Presentation is everything
It's not difficult to make your resume look professional, it just takes a little care:
- Keep the layout simple.
- Restrict it to 2 or 3 pages.
- Always provide a cover letter highlighting your strengths.
- Don't leave career gaps unanswered.
- Try to keep the reader interested.
- Check for spelling and grammatical mistakes.
- Are your personal contact details correct?
Education / qualifications
- List your most recent educational information first.
- Include your degree, diploma, trade or other qualifications.
- Are you a member of any professional associations?
- List any work-related training courses you have completed. Eg. career programs, technical training
Career experience
- Start with your most recent position.
- Describe your work responsibilities with emphasis on skills and achievements.
- Instead of giving vague claims, use real examples to demonstrate your skills. In other words, show, don't tell.
Other experience
- Highlight any certifications or advanced training.
- Include any software or technologies such as programming languages & databases.
- Note special recognition, awards or participation in relevant trade organisations.
Interests / hobbies
- Show them what you're into: your interests, hobbies and any sports you play.
References
- Provide at least 2 referees.
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