Read/watch a minimum of 5 resources about writing an effective resume.
1 - Provide links to the resources you used.
2 - List 10 things you learned about writing effective resumes.
Resources
- https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/resources/create-a-strong-resume
- https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/10-resume-writing-tips
- https://careers.umbc.edu/students/documents/resumes/dos-and-donts
- https://www.businessinsider.com/recruiter-who-has-written-over-700-resumes-best-advice-2025-7
- https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/findajob/resources/write-good-resume
10 Things to Takeaway From
- Customize your resume for each job match keywords and focus on relevant experience and skills.
- Replace generic terms with strong action verbs and quantified results.
- Include numbers percentage improvements, dollar figures, project impact to showcase real outcomes.
- Use simple fonts (Arial, Times New Roman, Calibri), consistent formatting, and balanced white space.
- Ensure correct contact info, grammar, spelling, and readability proofread multiple times.
- At the top, add a brief summary of your years of experience, roles, and scope (e.g., team size or company revenue) to frame your expertise.
- Add a line describing each employer (product/service, size, scale) so recruiters understand the environment you worked in.
- Avoid vague descriptors like “hard-working” or “team player.” Illustrate these traits with concrete results.
- One page is fine for new grads 2–3 pages work for experienced professionals or specialized roles just stay focused.
- Volunteer work, projects, or extracurriculars can be powerful especially early-career or career-changers.
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