How to Write About Yourself in a Resume

Land your Job interview with a successful Resume

Writing a Resume can be a difficult matter, and it can be even more challenging to write about yourself in a resume. You want your resume to sound professional, well written, and unique-but at the same time you don't want to go giving away copies of a document that selfishly flaunts your strengths. The key is to find a writing style that puts your employer's interests first. A well written resume should leave your employer thinking you are an asset, and any business would be lucky to have you (not the other way around).

Instructions

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   The first thing you need to do is compile a list of your strengths and place them in a resume. It's best to create two or three different categories, with the first one (I'm using three for this example) being written in a very factual tone. The second and third category will apply directly to the specific job you are applying for and involve a lot more voice. Let's go over this in a little more detail.

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   In the first, section talk about your education. In proper resume format, show where you went to college, for how long, and the degree you graduated with. You can include your GPA if it's worth mentioning. Don't mention any education you might have done at home. This section should be small, and should decrease or become non-existent as you gain more job experience.

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   In the next section of your resume, you should plan to discuss your qualifications. You should only write about your strong points, never your weaknesses. Limit your strengths to those that apply directly for the job you are applying for. Write about them in such a way that your qualifications will answer the job description. Try to avoid using "I" as much as possible. Using "I" will take the focus away from the corporation and revert it back to yourself.

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   In the final section of your resume, write about your skills. This is the hardest part-you want to make yourself seem brilliant and one-of-a-kind, but you must resist the urge to brag about your numerous skills. Use words that make you stand out without drawing unnecessary attention to yourself. For example, instead of writing something like "I have single handedly led a group to travel to....." write something more like "Led a group to accomplish..." Again, show your employer they will be lucky to have you, not that you are flaunting your strengths or desperately seeking a job.