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<\/a><\/p>\n1. Design Matters<\/strong>: Don\u2019t go overboard with intricately decorated templates. Look for sufficient white space, margins of at least .7 inches, and a font size no smaller than 11 pt.<\/p>\n 2. Be Reachable<\/strong>: Make it easy for recruiters to reach out to you by providing your contact info near the header.<\/p>\n 3. Show Off Your Skills<\/strong>: Don\u2019t make recruiters hunt for the most critical information on your resume \u2014 include a table of your key soft and hard skill sets up top. Make sure your highlighted skills show why you\u2019re a good fit for the job \u2014 all the better if these are keywords from the job description.<\/p>\n 4. List Your Experience<\/strong>: This section should include each company you\u2019ve worked for, your title, the dates you worked there, and several bullet points that describe your key accomplishments and responsibilities.<\/p>\n 5. Quantify Your Experience<\/strong>: Whenever you can, use concrete data points \u2014 it helps provide recruiters with the scope and context of your work, and demonstrates how you contributed to the bottom line.<\/p>\n 6. Include Other Positions<\/strong>: Don\u2019t be afraid to include positions that aren\u2019t directly related to the one you\u2019re applying for, especially if you have limited work experience. You can still use it to demonstrate the skills and qualities you want highlighted.<\/p>\n 7. Get the Grade<\/strong>: Many jobs require degrees or certifications, so make sure to list yours. GPA is optional, but may be worth including if you\u2019ve graduated recently with high marks.<\/p>\n 8. The Extra Stuff<\/strong>: Add some color to your resume with a short catch-all \u2018Additional Experience\u2019 section at the end. Include clubs\/organizations, volunteer experience, awards you\u2019ve won, and even interesting hobbies or activities.<\/p>\n 9. Keep It Concise<\/strong>: Limit your resume to 1-2 pages at the most.<\/p>\n Find the original article here<\/a><\/p>\n
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