By: Shawn Cox
Submitted: 2011-09-27 10:57:10 | Word Count: 490
Writing a good resume is not always easy to do, especially if you haven't done this task before. Everyone needs to be aware of the numerous dos and don'ts of writing a resume.
Once you know the dos and don'ts, you will feel more confident that you will write the best resume you possibly can.
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Dos:
1. Use bullet points - Bullet points instead of long sentences will make your resume easier to read for any employer. The employers will only have a very short amount of time that they actually spend reading your resume and bullets will make it easy to get them the most important information they need to know quickly.
2. Choose the correct format - Not every job is going to require the same format. You have to be sure that you use the right format or you will not be able to get an interview for the job you want.
3. Put important information first - Since the employer only takes a short time to look at any resume, you have to put the most important information first. This way you can be sure they see it.
4. Always review - Before you hand your resume to an employer, you have to take time to review it. Look for any errors that you find with spelling, punctuation and other things.
These small details can make the difference between you getting an interview and you not getting one.
Don'ts:
1. Don't lie on your resume - Lying on your resume is a big mistake you don't want to make. The employer may not learn that you lied right away, but they will eventually and this is going to have a negative impact on you and can even end up costing you the job, if you were hired for it.
Always be honest and only give correct information so you have a great chance of getting the job and keeping it.
2. Write using slang or jargon - Your resume has to be professional and using slang or jargon is not going to let you achieve this. Always write in a professional manner so your resume will be taken seriously.
3. Including information that is irrelevant - Don't provide information that the employer doesn't need to know. Only give them the facts and leave them wanting more information.
The interview is where you will market yourself as the best person for the job. The resume is your tool to getting an interview and irrelevant information will not get you an interview.
These are the dos and don'ts that you want to keep in mind as you write your own resume. If you do this, then you will be sure to write a good resume that will help you get the interview you need so you can get yourself hired for the job that you want.
