Writing an Effective Resume

Resumes are used by employers to help determine whether a candidate may be a good fit. An effective resume will help to showcase your credentials and highlight relevant skills and experience. There are things that can be done to make your resume stand out.

1. Include key words from the job posting into your resume where relevant

2. Use professional, clean font and font size between 10 and 12 points and keep blank spaces to a minimum

3. Include only relevant information within the last ten years and prioritize information to highlight key achievements and skills

4. Use active words and make sentences more concise

5. Highlight the top few most important achievements for each job and include numbers that measure the success for that achievement

6. Proofread your resume and have someone review it for an objective feedback