Top 4 Tips to Create Winning Resumes!

Arlene Newman

Did you know that recruiters and hiring managers spend approximately 7 seconds scanning a resume?

If you are a job-seeker, it’s crucial to maximize this short period of time and communicate your qualifications through a strong resume.

Make sure yours is ready to pass the initial screening using these critical tips!

Gather job postings of interest and align your skills with the role’s responsibilities and requirements.

Catch recruiters’ and hiring managers’ attention with the top 1/3 of the page, so they are enticed to read through the remaining content.
- Create an eye-catching 2-3 line “Profile” summarizing your strengths and experience.
- List “Areas of Expertise” or “Core Competencies” using keywords from the job listing to communicate your skills relevant to the role and industry.
Add contact information at the top of your resume, including LinkedIn profile URL and website.

Begin each bullet point with a strong action verb and quantify your achievements to emphasize your success.
Include relevant experience such as consulting, volunteering, and professional affiliations and/or credentials to strengthen your candidacy.
List formal education as well as additional degrees and certifications earned to build credentials.

Review your resume to prevent careless errors:
- Check for spelling errors, grammar mistakes, and inconsistent formatting.
Keep your resume to 1-2 pages in length, depending on your experience level.
Ensure your resume is results-oriented to be impactful.

Use these key tips to create a winning resume and land your dream job!

Arlene Newman, President of Career Bound Success and former President of NYC SHRM, specializes in Career Advancement, Transition & Outplacement.

Currently, she is Chair of the Professional Development Special Interests Group and is a member of the Leadership Council.

Twitter: @anewmancareers