So, how do you put together the perfect resume? Perfection is admittedly hard to acheive, but here are a few pointers to help you put together a standout resume:

1. Determine what your objective is.

In other words, before doing any writing, figure out what you really want to do. What kind of job are you looking for? This is important, because once you determine what your objective is, everything else in your resume will orient toward it. The objective will determine how you write everything else.

You need to remember that the purpose of a resume is to get you an interview. It is a way to sell yourself. So, you don’t need to make it a laundry list, but rather what you can say that will capture the interest of the hiring manager.

2. Keep it simple and clear.

You want to use bullets and short sentences, which will make it easier to read. Leave white space. Don’t use a font smaller than 10 point. Also, use action words. This will give your writing more power and make it more compelling. Use numbers, and dollar amounts and percentages, which stick out in your resume

3. Lead with your strengths

Put your strong points up top. What are your strengths and best selling points? Make sure you lead with them. Take a look at the job description and use the same keywords in your resume as are used in the job description. Put your information in the form of bullet points. Also, you want to incorporate some of the terminology that is unique to your field to give the hiring manager some indication of your professionalism and ability.

Again, the focus needs to be on the job objective. Don’t include things that aren’t relevant to the job you are applying for. Put the lists of employers and colleges you attended at the end of the resume. If you think putting in the date you graduated from college will hurt your image, don’t put it in.

The purpose of the resume is to show the breadth of your knowledge and experience, the skills you have acquired. You can save all the details for later during the job interview.

4. Edit it.

Proofread it after you have put it together to make sure you have no spelling or grammar errors, which can sink your application quickly. Have someone else take a look at it to see if he or she can spot any errors or holes. See how interesting it was for him.

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