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You must have read hundreds of ideas for the resume and you certainly have seen several different pieces of advice. We 're getting it-you're confused. The good news is that there are a few things in today's market that you will always want to include in your CV to get the attention of hiring managers and recruiters. Here are some tips to count on:

No Errors!

Review Critical and Proofread!

A simple mistake or an error in your resume may result in you not receiving a request for an interview. Proofread your resume carefully and ask others to look at it as well. Find a few objective individuals to criticize the content of your resume. Career-related websites are available to assist you with this, and alumni are another good resource. Review spelling, spacing, and the use of italics and bold print. Don't rely on a spell check. A word may be spelled right, but the word you want to use isn't.

Maximum 2 pages!

As a general rule, it should be not more than 2 pages since HR does not like scrolling down for a long time to see the information. However some industries will require one page CVs. There must be the correct amount of text in each experience and generally be bullet pointed.

The CV must look structured and all the headings and experiences must be aligned using consistent formatting.

Convey Action

In your descriptive statements, use past-tense action verbs to give statements punch, rather than passive voice.

• Poor: “Was responsible for redesigning a fundraising plan to cancer research.”
• Better: “Redesigned fundraising plan to benefit cancer research.”

Demonstrate and Quantify Results

Highlight accomplishments, not tasks. Use numbers to quantify your experiences when possible.

• Okay: “Redesigned fundraising plan to benefit cancer research.”

• Better: “Developed an innovative fundraising campaign that resulted in 32% increase in donations to cancer research.”

Write for the Reader, Demonstrate Skills

View your work experience from the recruiter’s perspective. What transferable skills are key in the job you are seeking? Identify those skills, such as analytical, communication, or leadership skills, and then cite examples demonstrating that you possess them. Each statement in your description should relate to a known skill requirement for the job you want.

Place Your Technical/Hard Skills at the Top of Your Resume

Chances are that the hiring managers and recruiters for the right candidate already have at least 3-5 hard skills in mind. If it's not easy to find these skills on your resume, they might miss them and skip right over you – meaning you'll have to kiss that great opportunity goodbye before you even got a shot at landing it. Including essential qualities at the top of the CV are:

• Your Experience with Specific Channels + Techniques
• Tools, Software Platforms, & Technology Experience
• Expertise in Software or Operating System

Utilize Impactful Action Verbs

Enhanced language can be enticing to please your potential boss. But, the problem with this kind of language is that it doesn't always speak to your accomplishments within a role. Ensure that  your resume points have the desired impact by utilizing action verbs like lead, redesigned, corresponded, implemented, etc. to illustrate what you do (or did) in each of your positions.

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