If you want to apply for a desired job, you have to craft a resume / CV first. There are lots of conflicting recommendations on the internet so it can be difficult to find the best approach. Should you keep your resume to one page? Do you need to include personal interest? Look no further. Find out Wall Street English’s approach to write better resumes that represents you!
- Open strong
The first 15 – 20 words of your resume are critically important, start with a brief summary of your expertise. It should consist of a descriptor or job title that they are looking for.
Example: Business development executive with over 5 years substantial experience leading and implementing a wide range of corporate growth initiatives.
- Be selective
A resume is a very selective body of content, it’s not meant to be comprehensive. Only include experience that is relevant for the job. It’s tempting to list every job, accomplishment, volunteer work and personal interest, but don’t. Try to keep your resume simple and in one page.
- Share accomplishments, not responsibilities
What targets you have achieved for your previous companies are more attractive than just share what you have done in the past jobs. Try to give tangible and concrete examples of your accomplishments.
It is not enough for you to get hired of writing an outstanding resume, you should also have excellent job interview skills. Struggling with your job interview? Let’s also check out our tips to win your next interview! Learn the STAR model strategy from our guidebook to boost the chance of getting an offer!
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