Read the full article at: http://cashmoneylife.com/how-to-write-a-resume/ Do you know how to write an epic resume that will make it through the automated filters and end up on the hiring manager's desk? These examples and tips show you how to create a resume and online portfolio that stands out from the crowd and gets you called in for job interviews. Learn how to: - Create a master resume so you can quickly create a resume customized for a specific job position - Give your resume a specific title that will get noticed, not ignored - Keep track of which resumes you submit to which companies - Choose which file formats to use when sending in your resume - Decide which format to use: chronological, functional, or hybrid - Determine which keywords to use to get through the automated filters - Include facts and numbers to show your achievements - Create a digital resume or online portfolio to show off other skills and talents - Much, much more This slideshow is accompanied by a 4,700 word article which breaks down each step of the resume is exact detail. Read the full article at: http://cashmoneylife.com/how-to-write-a-resume/

1. Creating the Ultimate
Resume – 34 Epic Tips
From CashMoneyLife.com
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2. 10-15 Seconds ~ That's all the
Time You Have
S Hiring managers often receive
over 100 resumes per posted
job
S You need to make an
immediate impression or your
resume will end up in the trash!
S Focus on clean and easy to
read
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3. Make Your Resume Stand Out
S Use clean and easy to read
format
S Highlight skills, talents, and
accomplishments
S Avoid colored paper and fonts
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4. Pay Attention to the Basics
S Use spell check.
S It doesn’t hurt to double-check
your grammar, write right?
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5. Define Your Job Objectives
S What are your career goals?
S Write it down – this keeps you
focused
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6. Create a Master Resume
S Write a Master Resume of
unlimited length
S Use this as a starting point to
create future resumes
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7. Customize It:
Two schools of thought
Unique resume for each Unique resume for each
application industry
S Maximum customization S Custom resume for each type
of job application
S May be overkill when applying
to multiple jobs S Ex: Create unique resume for
each qualification:
S Mechanical engineer
S Project manager
S Quality control
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8. Pay Attention to Resume
Length
S 1-2 pages is key*
S *some exceptions:
S C-level jobs,
S highly specialized jobs,
S those which require more
extensive documentation
S Use your knowledge of industry as
your guide
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9. Clean and Formatting tips:
Easy to S Bullets are preferable to
Read = A long text
S Don’t get too creative
Winning with text/font
Formula S Be careful when
adjusting borders
S Visit our site to download
a resume template.
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10. Give Your Resume a Distinct
Title
Good:
S Ryan_Guina_Project_Manager.pdf
Bad:
S Resume.doc
Generic resumes end up in the round bin
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11. File Format ~ Does it Matter?
S Yes! Always submit in requested
format.
S Most common formats are .doc
or .pdf
S When in doubt, ask!
S For manual entries into employer
database:
S first copy/paste into text file
S this strips formatting which can
render your resume unreadable.
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12. Keep Track of Resumes You
Send
S Organization is essential!
S You want the resume you submitted
in front of you during a phone
interview.
S Use a naming convention like:
S Ryan_Guina_Project_Manager_Google.pdf
, or
S Google_Ryan_Guina_Project_Manager.pdf
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13. Resume Content ~ This is
Where the Magic Happens
S Format, file type, & length are
essential
S But you still need to show of
your skills, talents, and
accomplishments!
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14. S Chronological Resume:
Chronological List jobs/accomplishments in
reverse chronological order
vs (most recent first).
S Most common format
Functional S Functional Resume: List
Skills first, then jobs
vs S best for applicants who are
changing industries, don’t
have an extensive work
Hybrid history, or have a long
employment gap
(unemployment, going back
to school, etc.).
S Hybrid Resume: List
prominent skills
first, followed by job history
in reverse chronological
order.
S Different industries may
support different formats –
use your judgment!
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15. Use Keywords ~ But Don't
Spam
S Keywords trigger filters in
automatic software
S Use keywords in job description
to increase chances of being
called
S Don’t over do it!
S Don’t use keywords if you can’t
back it up!
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16. Personal Information ~ Keep it
Simple, Keep it Clean
List essentials: Limit personal accounts:
S Name, address, phone S Only link to personal accounts if
number, and e-mail address applicable:
S Personal
S Use a professional e-mail: website, LinkedIn, online
S First.Last@gmail.com is preferable portfolio
to
S WyldPartyGurl32@hotmail.com
S Don’t let employers find
compromising info about you!
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17. Objective and Summary ~
Less is More
S Objective? Yes, we know you want a job.
S You can scrap the objective.
S Summary?
S Only use it to show what you can offer the
company, not to tell the company what you
want from them.
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18. Education ~ Only List
Essentials
S New graduates: Show
everything about your college
experience if it helps you case.
S University, college
major/minor, GPA, clubs, offi
ces, scholarships, etc.
S Experienced professionals
S Limit education to highlights
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19. Skills, Certifications and
Professional Affiliations
S List applicable:
S language skills
S tech skills
S software or programming
S professional affiliations
S trade groups
S industry affiliations
S etc.
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20. Numbers Tell a Story
S Quantify when possible.
S Which has a larger impact?
S Saved company time and money by creating
and implementing new widget production
process
S Created new widget production process;
reduced production time by 20% and saved $1
million in production costs
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21. Use Acronyms Sparingly
S Write out first instance, then use
acronyms
S Ex:
S Project Management Professional
(PMP)
S Following instances can be written as
PMP
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22. Hobbies and Extracurricular
Activities
S Two sides: Some say never include, others say
it’s OK
S I say, “include if it helps set you apart from other
applicants.”
S Examples:
S Being a Chess Grandmaster shows
analytical thinking
S Running a marathon shows endurance and
good health
S College athletics shows teamwork
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23. S Most hiring managers do an
informal search on
Digital, Video applicants
S Make sure to impress them
, and Online with a solid portfolio.
Resumes ~ S Consider:
S LinkedIn
Another Way S Personal website
S Online portfolio
to Excel S Video resumes
S Other digital resumes
S Want to learn more? Visit
our 1,600+ word resource
on creating a digital resume.
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24. Crowd-Source Within Your
Professional Network
S Show your resume to your
professional network. They
may:
S Provide feedback
S Offer tips and improvements
S Show it to someone who is
hiring
S The more people who see your
resume, the better!
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25. Putting it all Together
S Wait a minute, you said 34 tips and examples! Where are
the rest?
S Find the full article at:
S http://cashmoneylife.com/how-to-write-a-resume/
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