How to Make Your

Resume Stand Out

By Peter Trombetti

Use a personal statement

Don’t use standard greetings and phrases -

HR reps see hundreds of resumes everyday

Show some personality while telling potential

employers exactly what they want to hear, up-

front. What you do and how you can help their

organization.

Use industry terms

Employers want to know that you’re familiar

with the industry

At the same time - avoid using slang or

improper terms

Use proper names for equipement,

customers, tools and techniques

Boast about your training

Always feature trainings and certificates

including safety training, industry specific

training and certificates

Highlight any skills

Focus on skills that can help you stand out

among competition

Knowledge of foreign languages is a big plus

List other skills that may impress potential

employers including computer and

communication skills

Make sure your resume is

readable

Use word or PDF to submit your resume

If HR can’t open it, they can’t hire you!

Double check before

submitting

Check spelling and grammar

Review all sentences to make sure they make

sense

Keep formatting consistant across the entire

resume.