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Tips on How to Make a Resume

David Perry, managing director of Perry-Martel International, suggests nine resume writing rules to follow to make an impression during the short lapse of time recruiters take to look over your application:

1. Give them what they want. Make sure the reader can find what they are looking for easily.
2. Be relevant.
3. Target your reader. You may have to use different approaches depending on who is reading your resume.
4. Use bullet points.
5. Highlight your strengths.
6. Demonstrate results. State numbers, percentages, dollars, etc.
7. Be concise.
8. Highlight your accomplishments right away.
9. Make it easy for the reader to see how your qualifications fit what he or she is looking for.

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Here’s the link to reading more about how Your Resume Has Just 15 Seconds to Make a Good Impression, California Job Journal