10 Ways to Improve Your Resume

Year has already begun, it will be for many heavier than I would like, simply because the money is getting more expensive. That is because it would be nice to update your resume, and simultaneously improve it, just in case.

1. More careful with fonts
   The summary should be read and, if the selected font does not contribute to this, it is urgently necessary to change. Also, pay attention to the font size - it is not necessary to do the subtitles are too large, but also should not choose for the main text size less than 10 points. If you send a resume electronically, consider also that the chosen fonts should be the recipient, otherwise the clearance may be affected.
2. Start with your skills
   Most employers will be interested in this particular section. Of course, if the skills you have, they will want to know where you got them, but it all begins with skills.
3. Carefully check the text for the error even after the automatic spelling checker
   Check the spelling has become easier with computers, but this ease like the double-edged sword: often words are spelled correctly, but they are used incorrectly. It is even easier to make a mistake with the names and names. If it is possible - ask someone else to read the summary.
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4. observe uniformity
   If you send a CV, together with a summary - arrange them in the same style, and print on the same paper. It is not only visually integrate these documents, but also to show how you're serious.
5. Cut the description of the previous liability
   In general, the position of the title, you took, tell the employer enough to understand what you were doing. Describe in detail all the positions that you hold is not necessary written above skills - say more.
6. Transfer date to the end
   Many start your resume with dates - «2005-2008, McDonald's, cashier" - but, in general, employers are not as important dates, remove them at the end, focusing on the other.
7. Do not leave large gaps
   Even if you have some time never worked on a regular basis - do not leave large gaps: fill in their description of their studies at this time, such as care for elderly relatives or child. Fill in the blanks positive justification for your absence in the labor market.
8. It is not necessary here to weave religion
   You should not include any information that can be the basis of discrimination, including - information about their religious affiliation. If such information is really important for this to work, you will be able to tell about it later.
9. Line up text
   Hanging line look sloppy, take the time or have a text editor to align text automatically.
10. Compliance with standards
    If the area of ​​your activity developed any standards on the design resume and CV, then you should follow them, it will show that you are really "in the subject."

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