Over the years, the magnitude of resume creation tips that
have been produced is staggering. While the resume requirements and
expectations change from company to company and domain to domain, a lot of it
really comes down to common sense. Here, we summarise a few common sense tips
on writing resumes.
Write a proper Objective
Avoid writing generic and vague objective statements such as
“Execllent team player seeking career growth”. Make it relevant and short, for
example, “A beginner network administrator looking for a position in corporate
network administration”.
Keep it short and concise
Keep information minimal, concise, and optimal. Optimal is
key — short doesn't mean too short. When you describe your work experience, for
instance, highlight key points such as your achievements. Know how to cherry
pick the most important bits of information to showcase in your resume. Avoid
writing paragraphs and paragraphs of text; try using bullet points instead.
Overall, try to condense your resume to two or three pages.
Quality — spelling and grammar
Content rife with typos and grammatical errors are an
instant turn off. Spell check and proof read your resume twice.
Tailor for targets
Tailor your resume to target the employer you are sending it
to. Avoid using one generic resume for all settings. Often, minor modifications
will suffice. The reader should get the impression that your resume was written
for them.
Be careful with personal information
Including personal information such as birth date, age,
gender, and marital status is not generally recommended, as they may aid
selection bias on the employer's part. Be careful with such information; only
provide what is necessary for the purpose.
Use common sense
While the above tips are only meant to be helpful pointers,
creating a good resume ultimately comes down to you. Use your common sense, be
patient, and put time and effort into creating a decent resume.
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