| This whole thing about writing resumes has totally | | | | and in extreme cases; you can get fired when the |
| gone insane. Crafting a resume is quite simple. Simply | | | | truth is discovered long after you were hired. |
| be yourself, do not use funky colors, and sell your | | | | 7. Simply be honest but don't over brag. Lightly brag |
| qualifications. Here are the top 10 resume writing tips | | | | about true accomplishments without sounding line an |
| to ending your job search and landing you a job. | | | | egomaniac. Remember, employers undoubtedly are |
| 1. To begin, top off everything with your name. Be | | | | reviewing other resumes in which your competitors |
| proud of your name since that's what you're actually | | | | are unafraid to applaud themselves. Don't give the |
| selling to the interviewers. | | | | competitors the edge because of dishonesty and too |
| 2. In some cases, but not always, employment | | | | much bragging. |
| professionals recommend listing the type of position | | | | 8. When it comes to education, list major schooling |
| sought. Meanwhile, others say this is limiting, and that | | | | first and avoid far-away basics, such as elementary |
| you should keep the options open. | | | | schools. Very few employers, unless they're relatives, |
| 3. Some employment experts recommend your | | | | care about those early years in school. Some experts |
| qualifications be placed high and above. List your job | | | | recommend education be listed toward the end, |
| qualifications concisely, careful not to be too obvious | | | | especially if you haven't had much schooling or |
| by exaggerating your qualifications. | | | | training for the job your applying for. |
| 4. Sell the real you and your actual qualifications. | | | | 9. If you've earned a few awards or recognitions, be |
| Providing misleading information about yourself could | | | | sure to include their details. In some cases, this could |
| lead to potential jobs that would be wrong for you | | | | prove the difference in getting an interview. |
| and the employer. | | | | 10. Finally, when adding references to your resume, |
| 5. When the appropriate time comes, use action | | | | only add those references that may help you get the |
| verbs. Avoid putting your reader or interviewer to | | | | job. Do not include your old friend Tommy whom |
| sleep. Don't overdue it. | | | | you haven't seen in many years and have no clue |
| 6. There's no substitute for honest. At all cost, never | | | | about the job you're applying for. Before you add |
| ever lie on your resume. A single deception could get | | | | someone as a reference, call them and acknowledge |
| you booted from the list of candidates for the job | | | | them ahead or after. |