Your resume should be somewhere between spectacular and award-winning.
Tailor your résumé and applications for each job. Make sure to highlight key terms and experiences for each job based on the job description.
In the experience section, state achievements or accomplishments, not just job duties or responsibilities. Don’t just list your achievements, present them as challenges or problems solved. If you apply for an accounting position, highlight your accounting experience, don’t say you prepared accounting reports and analyzed statements. “That’s like being a nurse and saying, “I gave shots to patients.” What did you do that distinguished you from other accountants?
An eye-catching resume makes it easier for you to sell yourself directly to an employer. If your resume is flawed, it will work against you and may undo all your job searching efforts.
