Resume Writing Research

http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/resumewriting/a/firstresume.htm

     showed how to write a resume without using the words I or My too much. It spoke about Resume Keywords that will spark a potential employers interest. "The keywords in your resume should refer to specific job requirements, including your skills, software and technology competencies, relevant credentials, and previous employers." To find these key words you have to look at job postings,ads, etc and stay specific and when writing your resume match your words as best you can with what is being mentioned on the ad. This website mentioned resume templates and many other things a person viewing your resume will use to judge our efficiency.



http://www.dailywritingtips.com/resume-writing-tips/

     This website gave the 44 basic tips for resume writing. It spoke about adding things to your resume that an employer might say "no kidding" about. For example writing"available for interview" this is obvious if your sending in a resume. Other importants tips were; dont just copy and paste resume templates if your trying to be original. Know the purpose of your resume dont just write your resume as if your desperately trying to land a job. The purpose of your resume is to land a job interview so sound as interesting and to the point as possible. Backing up your qualities and strengths is especially important. Instead of a long boring list like creative, problem solver etc you have to back these things up with proof or an example so you dont sound like your trying to exaggerate things. Use effective titles such as "Management of A/R and A/P and Record keeping as opposed to simply saying "Accounting. Basically this website gave a excellent overview of the 44 key tips that will ensure a great resume.


http://www.free-resume-tips.com/10tips.html


 Also described 10 important tips for resume writing;

Tip 1 - Use Titles or Headings That Match The Jobs You Wan

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Tip 2 - Use Design That Grabs Attention

Tip 3 - Create Content That Sells

Tip 4 - Quantify and Use Power Words

Tip 5 - Analyze Ads and Job Descriptions to Identify Key Words

Tip 6 -Identify and Solve Employer's Hidden Needs

Tip 7 - Sell the Benefits of Your Skills

Tip 8 - Create An Image That Matches The Salary You Want

Tip 9 - Prioritize the Content of Your Resume

Tip 10 - Tweak and Target Your Resumes and Cover Letters