How to Create a Better Resume
A resume is your opportunity to sell your qualifications and skills to an employer. Hiring mangers sometimes take only seconds to review resumes. A resume that is tailored to the specific job and contains only the most pertinent information will make your materials stand out. Creating a better resume requires thinking about the job from the employer's prospective. Determine what you employer needs from you and weave these needs into your resume materials.
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Instructions
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Write a strong objective statement. The objective statement summarizes your qualifications and why you're a good fit for the job. According to Broward College, an objective statement should be three sentences or less. This statement should state your career goals, qualifications and types of positions you are seeking. Make sure the objective statement is relevant to the employer's job description.
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Focus on the employer's needs. Avoid sending out generic resumes. Each resume should be tailored to the employer's individual needs. Review the job description. Highlight the skills the employer desires. List your previous three to four jobs (company, title and dates employed). Under each heading, call out experiences that address the employer's desired skills.
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Create a section that highlights education. List relevant degrees and the year the degree was earned. Also, don't forget to include other educational experience. For example, perhaps you completed a management training program at your previous employer. List this information under the education section.
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Brainstorm relevant skills. The final section of the resume should include skills. Don't list every skill you have. Instead, list the skills the employer desires the most. This will make you seem most qualified for the job.
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Proofread the resume. Even if you have excellent proofreading skills, there isn't a substitute for a second pair of eyes. Ask a family member, who is strong in English, to review the resume. She may catch an embarrassing mistake.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid self-serving statements. When reviewing your resume, delete statements that don't serve the employer. This will keep the resume relevant to the employer's needs, which will boost the chances of landing an interview.
Don't forget to include a cover letter. Candidates who include a cover letter will stand out. The hiring manager has an opportunity to learn more about you, before diving into reading your resume. Don't miss out on this opportunity to sell yourself.
