The following are 10 great techniques that will give any resume a better chance of getting noticed!

1. Various employer research surveys have proven the most important trait of a top quality resume is that it clearly identifies your accomplishments and successes, including measurable values, growth and improvements.

2. Visually appealing – While the content behind the ink will ultimately land you the job, the appearance of your content on paper has a huge impact on whether you will get the chance. As resumes often get a quick once over before a thorough read, you need an appealing, professional look.

3. Use action verbs. If your resume looks good and catches the attention of the reader, you want them to maintain focus and interest with action verbs that tell them what you have done that interests them (eg. Lead team to 40% better efficiency in third quarter.)

4. Make points fast! Again, resumes need to be clear, concise and high impact. Don’t waste space and distract from your highlights with wasted words. Strong sentence fragments and quick hitters are best.

5. Keep in mind that you are selling yourself. Make your statements as though you want the reader to see your benefit to them. Show what experiences you have that would relate to their needs (again, use action verbs).

6. Use flawless writing skills. Grammar, spelling, and generally proper writing will never be more important. Don’t rely on ‘spelling and grammar’ computer checks. Use my highly qualified writing/editing abilities – Perfect 6 on GMAT writing assessment!

7. Use proper white space. While many experts recommend maintaining a one page resume, appearance and readability are as important. In fact, I prefer a 2-page professional look versus a one page, crammed version. Proper spacing and formatting looks professional, readable, and not overwhelming at first glance.

8. Don’t use graphics or tricks. Most employers have no interest in ‘pretty’ resumes. They want professional, visually clean, but to the point resumes.

9. Use the resume to highlight qualities and selling points. Never put self-defeating material like why you were fired from your last job.

10. Ask yourself, is your resume getting you interviews? If you are consistently being ignored for jobs that you are reasonably qualified for, please send it to me for a FREE resume critique. It may be the best FREE ADVICE you ever get!

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Some material referenced from various published studies and commentaries.