{"id":17076,"date":"2019-11-18T11:00:40","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T16:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/resumespice.com\/?p=17076"},"modified":"2019-12-18T13:49:44","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T18:49:44","slug":"resume-writing-dos-and-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resumespice.com\/resume-writing-dos-and-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"Resume Writing Do’s and Don\u2019ts"},"content":{"rendered":"

You want a resume that\u2019s a cut above, one that sparkles and shines. If yours is a little lackluster, the resume writing<\/a> team at ResumeSpice can help. Here are a few do\u2019s and don\u2019ts to keep in mind as you\u2019re working on your resume, so it stands out against the competition.<\/p>\r\n

Do tailor your resume to every opening.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

Hiring managers want to know you\u2019re a good fit for their opportunity. In order to persuade them, you must customize your resume to their needs. This doesn\u2019t mean a total rewrite each time; however, you should adjust it to focus on the strengths, skills and accomplishments most relevant to the job.<\/p>\r\n

Do focus more on achievements.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

It\u2019s important to give the hiring manager a good overview of your skills and abilities. But don\u2019t just talk about the tasks you performed; focus more on the accomplishments you\u2019ve achieved. For instance, discuss how you broadened your last employer\u2019s sales base, retained an important client, saved the company money or made a process more efficient.<\/p>\r\n

Do edit and proofread your resume several times.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

Don\u2019t let a typo or error in grammar sabotage an otherwise great resume. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to edit and proofread it multiple times. Even better, ask a friend or family member to review it for you. It\u2019s easy to miss errors after you\u2019ve read it so many times.<\/p>\r\n

Don\u2019t lie or exaggerate.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

If you do, you\u2019ll likely get caught with a single phone call from the hiring manager to a past employer. Even if you fly under the radar, if you\u2019re hired, it might be for a position you\u2019re not truly qualified for. Plus, you\u2019ll always be worried about your lie catching up to you. It\u2019s simply not worth it.<\/p>\r\n

Don\u2019t include personal information.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

Whether it\u2019s the fact you\u2019re married, have kids, your religious affiliation or your hobbies and personal interests, skip information like this altogether. The only exception is if something in your personal life is relevant to the job or the potential employer.<\/p>\r\n

Don\u2019t write a long-winded resume.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n

The acceptable length for a resume is one to two pages. If it\u2019s too long for a single page, it\u2019s acceptable to submit a second page. However, don\u2019t go over that length. Hiring managers don\u2019t need to know about every job you\u2019ve held since high school. Nor should you take up valuable space on your resume with pointless statements like \u201cReferences available upon request.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Interested in professional help with your resume?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

Call the resume writing<\/a> experts at ResumeSpice. We have several options to choose from, whether your resume needs some minor polishing or major reworking. Find out more by reaching out to our team at 832.930.7378 <\/strong>or by contacting us<\/a> online.<\/p>\r\n

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You want a resume that\u2019s a cut above, one that sparkles and shines. If yours is a little lackluster, the resume writing team at ResumeSpice can help. Here are a few do\u2019s and don\u2019ts to keep in mind as you\u2019re working on your resume, so it stands out against the competition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1900,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[498,496,22,497,270,157],"class_list":["post-17076","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-resume-writing","tag-resume-and-interview-services","tag-resume-dos-and-donts","tag-resume-writing","tag-resume-writing-and-interview-coaching","tag-resume-writing-best-practices","tag-resume-writing-services"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t