Do you want an up-to-date knockout resume that stands out from the
competition? Are you wondering what to include on
your resume so that properly showcases who you are?
If so, stick around because in this video you'll learn what to include on your
resume so that it rises above the rest. If we've never met before, I'm Heather
Austin from ProfessorAustin.com and The Career Club on Facebook and on this
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comment down below with what your biggest frustration is when it comes to
writing a resume. So your resume is one of the most important documents you'll
create in your lifetime. Not only is it used
to find higher-quality career opportunities but it's also used as a
personal brand tool. A well-written resume will give you an extra dose of
confidence when it comes time to tell others about your talents, your abilities
and your expertise. So let's jump into how to write a resume that will stand
out. Tip number one, get the length right. When it comes time to submit your resume,
remember that the person on the other end will be receiving hundreds of
resumes in possibly one day, so you want to make sure your link is just right.
Here's a good rule of thumb... If you have less than 5 years of work experience,
keep your resume to one page. If you have more than 5 years of work experience,
it's okay to go to a two-page resume but no longer than that. To fit within these
parameters, make sure you pay close attention to your font selection, your
font size and your margins. Now I have you covered when it comes to the
formatting of your resume. I'll go ahead and link a video up below that I made
about how to format your resume. This leads us to tip number two which is to
include a professional profile. A professional profile
is one of the first places that a hiring manager or recruiter will look
after your name and contact information. You really want to knock it out of the
park with a well-written profile. Aim to explain in two to three sentences what
you can do for a company and how your professional experience and background
can help them solve their problem. A great way to approach this is to list
the number of years you've worked in a particular position and what your
greatest career accomplishment has been in that position or industry. You can
also discuss your specialty and what makes you an expert in this industry.
This is a great way to show who you are and what you are capable of doing. So
here's a note for students, it's okay if you don't have a lot of work experience.
This is the great time to mention volunteer experience or extracurricular
activities or anything that relates to your coursework. Tip number three to make
sure your resume stands out is to make it keyword heavy. Once you find a
position that interests you, make sure you incorporate key words from the job
posting into your professional profile and work experience sections. This will
help you get past the initial tracking software that your resume is subject to
when you first apply for a job. Placing key words and phrases
also tailors your resume to the specific position and industry. Tip number four to
get your resume to stand out is to tell a compelling story in your work
experience section. This is the time to paint a picture of how you got to where
you are now in your career. List your most recent position and then list all
relevant positions in reverse chronological order. Start with the
company name, then list the position, with the location and the date that you
worked there. Under each position, add bullet points to organize your
accomplishments, placing the most emphasis on your current position and
then listing only relevant accomplishments under your other
positions. If you've ever seen a resume writing video of mine you'll know
that I always recommend to quantify your accomplishments as best you can. So this
means using dollar amounts, percentages and numbers. Tip number five to get your
resume to stand out is to proofread it. You'll be surprised, but it's easy to
make a small spelling or grammatical error on your resume. There's nothing
worse than missing out on a job opportunity because something was
misspelled or written incorrectly. We read differently on paper than we do
on screen so to make the proofreading process easier, my recommendation is to
print out your resume and proofread it that way. Now you may not have a printer
or maybe your printer cartridges ran out. Find somewhere that you can print your
resume and then print a couple extra copies and hand them off to someone that
you know has an eye for detail that can also proofread your resume for you. They
may see something you missed such as a period or the wrong usage of a word. Now
to make your resume even stronger, take a look at a video I made about the six
steps to the perfect resume. I'll go ahead and link it up below. Also if you
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time.