Job Search News » Resume tips http://www.job-hunt.org/job-search-news Keeping Up with the Employment World Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:41:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Resume Tips http://www.job-hunt.org/job-search-news/2009/04/16/resume-tips/ http://www.job-hunt.org/job-search-news/2009/04/16/resume-tips/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:41:46 +0000 Joel http://www.job-hunt.org/job-search-news/?p=81 If you’re one of the millions of Americans currently searching for a job, it’s important to know that your resume can make or break you. Click here for more resume tips.

If you’ve just started job searching or are considering switching career paths, it’s important to revamp your resume to include any and all work experience you may have. It’s not necessary to hire a professional to keep your resume up to date, as resume writing is a skill every qualified worker should have.

Here are some tips from Tampabay.com to help you keep your resume in top shape:

  • Do a “mind dump” of things you’ve done at work and how you did them, suggests Daisy Sawn, a Los Angeles career coach. Write down everything you can think of, even if it seems insignificant. This will help you focus on your skills and pinpoint what you should include in your resume.

  • Go to the library to find books full of tips. Career counselor Nancy Collamer, author of The Layoff Survival Guide, says there are hundreds of resume books out there and you can learn by looking at good examples. Bookstores also have a wide variety of guides and how-to’s to make re-styling easy and painless.
  • There are countless online resume resources with downloadable samples and templates for free or for a small price. At VisualCV.com, you can create an online resume and add multimedia features, such as a PowerPoint presentation.
  • Edit, edit and edit again. A simple mistake can land your resume in the garbage bin, so it is crucial to find all mistakes and fix every sentence.
  • Resume exchanges are a great way to get feedback and see what other people are doing, says Pamela Skillings, career coach and author. The more eyes that view and critique your resume, the better it will be.
  • Reach out to family members, friends and even old bosses and co-workers. E-mail them a copy of your resume or meet with them in person, because every little suggestion can make your resume stronger.
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