Use ‘formal’ language and short crisp well structured sentences – easy to read absorb.

Use subheadings – they help the overworked hiring manger find what he/she is looking for quickly.

Use simple and clear typefaces – I think “Arial” is great.

Do not use jargon or abbreviations, check the spelling at least three times…. and have someone check your grammar.

free blank resume at www.orglearn.org you can fill in the resume form online

Resume Part B – Numbers and Statistics

Use statistics to quantify your responsibilities, job tasks and achievements. Examples: “managed a department of twelve people”, “was responsible for a sales budget of eight million dollars” or achieved production growth of 88%. Numbers will create vivid images in the reader’s mind that will be more likely stick.

Free information on blank resumes at orglearn and the resume form itself.

Resume Part C – Use the ‘Right’ Words

A well written ‘generic’ resume is a great start however when applying for a job interview you must use the appropriate words and statements. So how how do you find out which words will get the attention of your reader. This is easy… just use as many words and statements, in your introduction, from their ad as you can. Example if they say they are looking for a ‘hard working team player that enjoys a personal challenge’ you use “team player”, “hardworking” and “likes a personal challenge” in your statements about yourself.

Practice writing your resume at orglearn using the free blank resumes by using the free blank resume form

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Name

Introduction

Functional Skills/Competencies

Scope of Positions Held

Career Highlights/Awards

Employment History

Education

Personal Data

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resume writing practice and blank resume forms at www.orglearn.org

Resume Part B: The First Ten Words

The first ten words will grab the interest of your reader and they will only read further into your resume if what you write is powerful and related to their specific job requirements. Look at the employers ad and think about what they want and make your opening statement a bit like a good news headline.

free blank resume form template at orglearn.org

Resume Part C: No “I”, “me” or “my”

Write your resume almost as if you are writing about another person, it will present better to the employer and be more credible.

resume example: An experienced executive who impresses customers, colleagues and suppliers who constantly meets or exceeds targets set. (the ‘I am’ is assumed however never written)

Sounds better than… I am an experienced executive that impresses my customers, my colleagues etc… sounds like boasting!

Links  to orglearn blank resume information and the resume form itself.

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