Give your resume a make-over

We’ve got the top tips to help you freshen up your resume so you your job application stands out from the rest.

Be succinct Keep your resume under two pages in length. You need to highlight your experience and achievements but you can leave the in-depth detail for the interview room.

What to include: - Personal contact information so that the recruiter can get in touch with you.Short introduction that summarizes who you are and why you’re a great candidate for the role. - A list of your education and training achievements, followed by a reverse chronological list of your employment history.

What NOT to include:- Personal details such as date of birth, relationship status, gender, health problems or disabilities.- Too much information about your hobbies and outside interests, this isn’t important and wastes valuable resume space.

Watch your presentation - There is no excuse for typos and spelling mistakes. Make sure you proof check. Then proof check again. - Make sure the lay-out makes your resume easy to read so the recruiter can pick out the information they are looking for quickly. - Use size 11 text and use a black or near-black font colour so it is neat and easy to read.

Your resume is the first impression you get to make, so make sure you take the time to craft a great resume and make that first impression an outstanding one.

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