Quick Tips: Resumes Re-visited

By admin, on May 15th, 2009

(I originally posted these tips on Twitter. @sweetcareers)

Resume phrases should emphasize what you accomplished, but should be relevant to the job to which you are now applying
If resume phrase isn’t obviously related to the prospective position, re-phrase it to make relevance obvious OR get delete it
Use active verbs to write your resume phrases (i.e. designed, organized, summarized); avoid passive language (i.e. was responsible for designing, have organized, had to summarize)
U.S. resumes don’t have to include full employment history, or personal information (marital status, SSN/SIN, etc.)
U.S. standard resume = 1 page; Canadian standard resume= 1-2 pages.; international resumes vary – usually 1-3 pages
Make sure resume addresses the specific needs of the prospective employer by demonstrating evidence of how you have used relevant skills