How to Make Your Resume Impressive

Creating an impressive resume gets you one step closer to your career goals.

Writing a resume is the gateway to landing an interview. In one page, you must convince a potential employer you are a perfect fit with the company. Many jobseekers create general, formulaic resumes that do nothing to highlight their skills. Drafting an impressive resume is a simple process, if you are aware of your strengths and tailor your resume to the job.

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Instructions

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  Review the job for which you are applying; specifically, what the employer desires in an applicant. Make a list of the qualities you meet, and any special experience that highlights those skills.
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  Create a list of your previous experience, including paid or volunteer work and relevant projects at school. Write down notable achievements from each job. Use an active voice and start every sentence with power words like coordinated, established, and launched.
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  Write an objective statement tailored to your potential employer. Cite your interest in pursuing a long-term commitment and provide three of your best qualities that make you a perfect fit for the job.
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  Use a word processor template to arrange your resume in a neat, clean manner. Write in your contact information, objective statement, professional skills, and work experience.
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  Ensure your printer's black ink cartridge is full, and load a high-quality stock paper into your printer. Print several copies of your resume to take with you on your interview.

Tips & Warnings

Focus less on the duties associated with your work experience and more on how you excelled at them.
Tailor your resume to the job each and every time; never send a general, blanket-statement resume.
Never lie. Employers can and will check your records, and any falsehoods will cost you a potential job.