4 Tips for a Résumé that
Survives Scrutiny
With more jobs being lost than created these days, a résumé really needs to stand out. Use these four tips to boost your résumé's chance of survival:
1.Insert dates for everything. Don't try to cover up your age or a gap in experience by omitting dates. Use your cover letter to explain any peculiarities.
2.Use buzzwords. Many HR folks look for certain buzzwords from the job description. Don't expect your generic résumé to make it through; customize it for each potential job.
3.Be specific. "Assisted" or "worked on" is much fuzzier than "designed," "wrote," or "led." When choosing verbs, use ones that mean something.
4.No typos. This goes without saying, but too many résumés are full of them nonetheless. Proofread, proofread again, and then ask someone else to proofread once more.
Source: Harvard Business Review August 18 2009
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