back in january we mentioned how a great cover letter was absolutely mandatory when submitting your resume. not having one nowadays simply shows you aren't serious about the job.
but, a good cover letter and a poorly formed resume doesn't help you too much. so, let's tweak your resume a little. if you want to trudge through duplicated content, ebooks, and spam sites, go ahead and use a search engine for some tips. if you want to jump right in, start with this handful of sites.
* ten easy ways to improve your resume: "eliminate "responsibilities" words from your resume vocabulary. never use expressions like "duties included," "responsibilities included," or “responsible for” on your resume. why? because your resume should be accomplishments-driven, not responsibilities-driven. anyone (well, maybe not anyone…) can perform the duties listed in a job description. job-description language is not what sells in a resume. accomplishments-oriented language tells employers how you've gone above and beyond in your jobs, what makes you special, how you've taken initiative and made your jobs your own."
* give your resume a face lift: "even if you can’t hire a fancy designer and are stuck with microsoft word, a few tweaks can turn your blasé resume into an elegant and functional showpiece."
* 21 ways to improve your online resume: "content! keywords!
since most employers sort resumes electronically, keywords and specifics that demonstrate your abilities, your accomplishments, and your past experiences are crucial to getting their attention."
* how to write a masterpiece of a resume: "to write an effective resume, you have to learn how to write powerful but subtle advertising copy. not only that, but you must sell a product in which you have a large personal investment: you."