7 resume writing tips for US employer

The growth of the economy, the decline in unemployment and the record creation of new jobs in the United States leads to fierce competition between applicants.

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Those who are looking for work should pay special attention to a resume. After all, the hiring manager spends only six seconds looking at a resume before deciding whether to further consider a candidate for the position. This is stated in Research The Ladders.

“In today's job market, your resume needs to stand out,” says Don Bugney, a professional resume writer in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Follow the tips to make your resume special.

1. Add your contact information

Managers for employment are very busy, so you have the opportunity to facilitate their work, thereby giving yourself a chance. Hyperlink your email address so that the manager can answer you with one click. In addition, use active links to your LinkedIn profile and other social media that are suitable for recruiters.

In the contact information is enough to specify the city and zip code. Remember, detailed contact information may not be used to your advantage.

2. Special design

Depending on the desired job, you can highlight your resume with a special design. However, be careful, as the custom design of the resume is more suitable for the artist than for the accountant.

Playing with color will help make your resume unique. To stay professional, highlight section headings in blue and leave the rest of the information in black. Change the outdated Times New Roman font to a more modern one - Cambria or Calibri.

3. Start with a short professional review.

To attract the attention of the hiring manager, begin your resume with a short professional review, which briefly describe your experience, work history and professional accomplishments.

4. Use bold

The Internet has changed the rules of reading. People no longer read from top to bottom. They constantly skim through the text. If you've structured your resume, the recruiter will have to jump around different parts of the page to find the information they need. Because of this, a lot of useful information is lost. So use bold font to make sure your achievements are clearly seen.

5. Use keywords

Many medium and large companies use software to weed out candidates. Your resume should contain keywords or the so-called language of the vacancy to pass this selection.

6. Ditch the “skills” section.

Describe your achievements in work experience, because an employer is looking for something more than just a list of skills.

7. Size matters

It is not necessary to limit your resume to one page. It should take exactly as much as necessary to convey all the important information. Remember that a two-page resume may be suitable for a person with 30-year experience, and be incorrect for a college graduate.

To save space, use clauses, active verbs and industry abbreviations and do not state the obvious.

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