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Completing Your Perfect Resume

Could 2019 mean a new job for you?

January 1, 2019 | 2 min reading time

This article is 6 years old. It was published on January 1, 2019.

Is one of your New Year's resolutions a job promotion? If so, then make sure your resume is in tip-top shape! When it comes to your resume, even the tiniest of mistakes can make you seem careless or even outright incompetent in the eyes of unforgiving recruiters. Here's a check list from the glassdoor.com website to ensure that you avoid the most common resume mistakes.

Content

* Contact information is easy to find

* Skills are highlighted first thing

* Content is organized to make most relevant information easy to find

* Older or less relevant jobs have fewer bullet points

* Transferable experiences are included and explained

* Relevant education is included

* Keywords from job description are incorporated

* All bullet points begin with an action verb

* Bullets are no just about your duties -- they share your accomplishments

* Work is quantified as much as possible and numbers are accurate and honest

* If space, volunteering and hobbies added for personality

Formatting

* Margins are at least 0.7"

* Font is a simple size, 11 pt. or 12 pt.

* Resume is no more than 1 page

* Headers and bullet points are consistently formatted throughout

* Resume is easy to read (and skim!)

Finishing Touches

* Edited closely for spelling errors, repetition, inconsistent formatting

* Had friend or mentor read over and give feedback and edits

* Saved as PDF

* Named PDF Firstname Lastname - Month Year.pdf

Final Gut Check

* Resume is easy to understand and clearly outlines your background

* Resume sells you as the perfect candidate for the job, based on what they're looking for in the job description.

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