How to build a Perfect Resume?

Toolbox magazine 3/2010

Learn to promote yourself like a pro. tips10

1 Keep your resume simple and easy to read.

It must sell you.

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layouts and graphics off-putting.

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A positive approach and strong presentation are good elements.

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The way you present your resume effectively demonstrates your ability to communicate and explain a professional business proposition.

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A summary of 8–10 lines at the beginning of the resume can be an effective way to present your special skills. Describe your strong points, competence and qualifications in a few sentences.

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6Follow the summary with the following sections: Major achievementsCareer historyQualifications/education Additional information

7Avoid simply listing, listing, listing job titles; also explain what your duties included. Use action verbsto describe your work.

8The ideal length of a good resume is 1–2 pages. If you find it difficult to fit everything on two pages because of, say, a long list of courses or publications.1) Consider using an appendix.

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9Put yourself in the employer’s shoes: write a description of the person they are looking for. The better the match with your resume the more likely you are to be called for an interview.

10Update your resume every now and then even if you are not looking for a new job. It is surprisingly easy to forget your previous duties, and it may also help you sell yourself in-house.

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