Resume Dos and Don'ts

There is so much conflicting information on how to write the best resume - it's no wonder people are confused! The truth is, there is no one correct way to write a resume, but there are a few things you can do to strengthen the content and presentation of your resume and make it stand out from others.

Resume Dos

•  Include a brief, brand-focused statement or summary
•  Focus on achievements and impact over duties
•  Feature relevant and competitive elements 
•  Highlight what you want to be known for 
•  Employ strong action verbs tied with the roles you want, at the level that you want
• Include metrics and numbers 
• Be specific! 
• Use a clean, streamlined presentation - focus on content!

Resume Don’ts

• Minimize your leadership
• Exaggerate your contributions
• Forget to check typos and grammatical errors
• Use slang, especially if it may not be understood by all readers
• Make your resume overly long

Yes, we managed to cover all of these (with whys, examples, and anecdotes) in one episode, but stay tuned for Part II over the coming weeks!
 

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Andy Bowden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andybowdenz1/

Jessica Richardson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnjrichardson/

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