What makes a good resume?
RESUME TIPS TO CRAFT A STRONG STORY OF YOUR EXPERIENCE, BACKGROUND, AND WHERE YOU WANT TO GO NEXT
A good resume highlights your qualifications and makes a positive impression on potential employers. It's relevant to the opportunities you are strongly considering. Clarity and compatibility are the secrets to a great resume.
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Here are some key elements to focus on that help create a strong resume:
Relevance: Focus on roles, achievements, and impact that showcase what you've done and align with a position's requirements.
Clarity: Use clear headings, bullet points, and consistent formatting to guide the reader through your information without confusion.
Specificity: Use quantifiable metrics, like "Led a team of 10 to increase sales by 20% in one quarter," to demonstrate your impact.
Keywords: Incorporate job-specific keywords and phrases found by recruiters searching Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
Clean Design: Avoid overly complex layouts, images (if you're in the US), and graphics that can distract from your content and make it hard for your resume to parse through an ATS.
Be sure you're putting relevant information on your resume and tie it back to what roles you are interested in and looking for. Be strategic and mindful of what goes on and what’s considered “noise.”
Weave your value into your story and the value-add you bring to the table that impacts the bottom line.
Engage the reader to understand better who you are via the communication style you use to craft your resume and story. Be impactful and intentional.
Organize and have a clear, concise format showcasing your achievements and overall strategy. Prioritize and promote your best career features.