What Does a Perfect Resume Look Like

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Resume Writing Ideas August 4, 2020

What Does a Perfect Resume Look Like?

Great Resume Skills

​Many people are actively in search of a new job. If you are looking to find a new job, the quality of your resume can make all the difference. Careful presentation and clean formatting can make it easier for you to write the perfect resume and it may just help you land your dream job faster.

2020 Resume Tips

Creating a strong resume requires more than simply listing your work experience and education. Employers often review dozens, sometimes hundreds, of resumes when filling a position, so clarity, organization, and relevance are critical. A well-structured resume highlights your most valuable skills, communicates your achievements effectively, and helps hiring managers quickly see why you are a strong candidate for the role. The following resume tips will help you present your qualifications clearly and improve your chances of getting noticed by recruiters and applicant tracking systems.​

1. Targeting

Your resume and cover letter must reflect your objective. This means placing the relevant data in a section where it will be noticed even when speedreading.

The Hiring Manager is not always the first person who will see your resume. Remember that your resume will be screened by other people as well as applicant tracking systems. You will increase your chances of being seen when you consider these resume building tips.

2. Summarize it

The idea is to provide as much information as needed using as few words as possible. Proper bragging is ok, but please do not fill your resume with fluff or industry jargon. Chances are your potential employer won't have a lot of time to read every detail, so stay focused on what matters.

3. Showcase your skills

Don't create a long list with any and every skill you have. The key is to be brief and to the point. Find the proper terms to describe your skills (the ones most in-demand). Use those terms in your resume to create a flow. This resume building tip alone can greatly help your resume stand out and improve your chances of getting noticed.

4. Keywords

Have you included the relevant keywords? Review your resume and include the job title you are seeking along with the keywords that best describe your target position.

If you were the employer and needed to hire someone with your skills, what words would you use to start your search online to find someone like you?

5. Don't get too creative

A little style is fine, but when you get into intricate designs or colored textured paper, you are breaking the rules. The key is balance. Try to stand out while you respect the rules, not otherwise. For example, if you are a Graphic Designer, it doesn't mean you must have a resume that contains too many elements of graphic design. If you are a pet Veterinarian, it does not mean that you must have cartoon images of cats and dogs on your resume. Such actions may work against your goal of getting hired. In other words, some hiring managers may suspect that perhaps based on the appearance of your resume, you may not be too interested in learning the right way of doing things. ​

6. Start with action verbs

​Start your sentences with action verbs. Be mindful of the tense you are using. If a project is listed under your current job and yet it is something that you completed in the past, please feel free to use the past tense when using action verbs, even if the project is listed under your present job.

A good example of using action verbs is starting a sentence with "Directed" or "Coached" instead of starting a description with "I was in charge of the department."

7. Bullet points

Don't ever underestimate the power of bullet points in a resume. Stay away from writing long paragraphs. The bullet points should not be longer than two (2) to two and a half (2.5) lines. A bullet point with five (5) lines is no longer a bullet point. It's a paragraph. Keep in mind that your job is to help employers find the details they are looking for quickly.

8. Two pages and not longer

Perhaps you feel the need to explain the details. Please do not be tempted to include more detail than necessary. Also, do not clutter your document. Here is an important rule: In a resume, white space is your friend. Try to have enough white space. If you must go beyond the two- page rule, learn to use an addendum.

9. Using templates

Think twice about using templates. A template may be useful when you are looking for ideas or trying to figure out what a resume should look like. However, stay away from using the template as your own resume, because that design is never exclusive to you. It is a template that others are using as well. Looking like everyone else is not the best strategy if you truly want to stand out from your competition.

10. Create an error-free document

Please review your resume carefully. Every expert will advise you not to submit a resume with errors. Check the grammar thoroughly and avoid typing errors.

Final Thought

If you want to land your dream job, learn to revive your network, brand yourself, and make your resume stand out. The only thing you have to do next is to ace the video interview and you will be well on your way. A well-crafted resume is often your first opportunity to make a strong impression on potential employers. By presenting your experience clearly, highlighting your most valuable skills, and keeping your resume concise and error-free, you increase your chances of moving forward in the hiring process. Taking the time to refine your resume today can open the door to new opportunities tomorrow.​

Recommended Reading

• Make Your Resume Stand Out
• How to Write a Cover Letter
• How to Sell Yourself in an Interview
• What is a Visual Resume
• Resume and Cover Letter Checklist
• Tell me About Yourself

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Mandy Fard - CPRW, CMRW

About the Author

As the founder of Market-Connections Professional Resume Writing Services and the primary author of this award-winning blog, Mandy Fard draws upon her extensive background as a LinkedIn Recruiter and Executive Resume Writer to empower job seekers. Based in Los Angeles, Mandy specializes in providing 'insider' recruitment perspectives that most candidates never get to see.
 
Having personally reviewed thousands of resumes, Mandy understands the precise nuances that capture a hiring manager’s attention. Through her writing, she simplifies the modern hiring landscape by sharing proven techniques for job searching, resume writing, interviewing, working with recruiters, and personal branding. Her goal is to equip professionals with the tools and confidence needed to navigate the Los Angeles job market and land their dream jobs faster.

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