11 Tips for preparing your RESUME
Curated by Mahantesh Biradar
Emphasise what you've done, not what you want to do
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Tip 2
Find experiences in your life where you've demonstrated the behaviors listed in a job description
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Tip 3
Highlight your contact information and make sure your voicemail message is clear
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Tip 4
Make pertinent information like education, professional experience, leadership roles, team participation and volunteer experience easy to find
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Tip 5
Be honest about your experiences
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Tip 6
Format your resume so it's readable, concise and in a recognisable font
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Tip 7
Don't be too lengthy. One page is preferable, but two can be acceptable if you've got a lot of experience
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Tip 8
Use descriptive verbs to present your experiences
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Tip 9
Be specific and have evidence to support your statements
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Tip 10
Title your sections clearly: Education, Work Experience, Skill Sets, Activities/Achievements
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Tip 11
Keep it short, sweet and to the point
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