“In crafting your resume, you’ve likely had friends, family and maybe professionals proofread and offer constructive criticism,” writes Caroline Player, the Alumni Association’s Director of Career Services, on a new career advice blog. “I’ll bet you’ve heard as many opinions as people you’ve had read the resume.”
But what does Player recommend?
First, open the resume with a focus on skills and experience. Make your career plans clear, use action verbs, focus on the last 10-15 years of experience and proofread to check for misspellings and typos.
Most importantly, she writes, you need to decide how best to represent yourself.
“Use a format that best suits you and your skills and experience,” she writes. “A really beautiful resume conveys pertinent details in a way that is compelling and visually pleasing.”
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