GET NOTICED :

Make sure your resume has strong keywords." In a world where resumes are often scanned by computers hunting for certain words phrases, the right keyword has the potential to land your resume at the top a recruiter's pile. But how, exactly, is one to know just which keywords to use? Use the job posting to your advantage. The advertisement for the position you're interested in is an excellent place to find keywords.

certain phrases are important to almost all companies. They include "communication skills," "problem-solving," "team work," "leadership," "resource optimization," and "image and reputation management." "Business development" might be one of the most important of all. It is good that the older job seekers prominently list "computer" or "IT" skills on their resumes if they have these skills, because some employers may make an assumption that older applicants are not as tech savvy as their younger counterparts. The problem with many resumes is that they read like biographies. Companies don't really care about your life story; they want to know if hiring you will be valuable to them. That's where keywords come in.” Keywords are words that have got to show one can produce results."

BE DISTINCTIVE:

Every jobseeker uses a MS Word template, the result is that too many resumes have the same look and feel, making it difficult for the reader to differentiate between candidates. When searching for a job, the last thing you want to be is an ordinary, run-of-the-mill applicant. A distinctive resume format will not only make you stand out from the competition, but make you look more qualified and organized. In truth, how your resume looks is as important as how it reads. Since hiring managers don’t put much weight on outdated accomplishments, your resume should focus on your last 10–15 years of employment. In addition, there is no need to flesh out jobs that aren’t relevant. Eliminating old and irrelevant jobs will provide you with the opportunity to focus on your career objective, making the resume easier to read and less confusing. If you are copying resume text from resume books, websites, or even your friend’s resume? Though you can use those resources as a guide, simply copying the information isn’t a smart move. Chances are you won’t be the only one replicating the work of others and once again, you won’t stand out from the crowd.

STAY DISPLAYED :

In order to make your resume stay displayed there's only one thing that is for certain - and that is change. So it is for all of us. We change the companies we work for. We change positions. We change career paths. We change interests and so on. This is vitally important to be aware of when it comes to making a resume. The reason being that many people's resumes aren't focused enough - they are all over the place. What you need to do is to edit and structure your resume in such a way as to focus *everything* toward the job you are trying to get. Gaining additional qualifications shows drive.