Writing the Perfect Resume

Your resume is probably the most important tool in your job search, so it is vitally important that you get it right. Your resume is also one of the few elements of your job search you control and it determines whether or not you will be invited for a job interview. Below we focus on what you should and should not do when writing your resume, how to write your resume for yourself, and how to adapt to different positions for which you are applying.

The perfect resume:

Your resume should not only present a summary of your skills, abilities and experience, but must also reflect the essential aspects of your personality that will allow you to distinguish yourself from other applicants. The use of a profile in the header of your resume to highlight your skills is an important introduction to your resume highlighting your personal qualities and your strengths. Any particular achievements in your work, academic or personal life should be emphasized.

Because the presentation of your resume is of paramount importance, here are our top tips:

    * Type your resume rather than write by hand;
    * Use good quality paper, which is neither too thin nor too thick;
    * Be creative in the presentation and the choice of font;
    * Do keep your resume on one page, maximum two pages;
    * Show the most important information on the first page.

Motivational Techniques

The CV Centre in the UK