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As a serious job seeker you’ve probably read dozens of articles and maybe even taken some workshops on how to write a great resume. It seems like every job seeker wants to learn how to write a resume that will not only capture the attention of recruiters, but will also land them a job. While there is no exact science to resume writing (because every recruiter has different preferences), there are some factors that can set your resume apart from the rest of the candidates. Use these elements to write a more successful resume.

5 Ways of  Making Your Resume Shine

When drafting your resume, whether for the first time or after a career update, you will want to pay close attention to these aspects. Recruiters quickly scan resumes, and in the case of large volume recruitment teams, computers aid in the scanning of all resumes coming in before they even hit the hiring manager’s desk. Making sure these elements are included can ensure your resume gets into the hands of the right person.

Use a professional resume layout.

Go easy on the recruiter’s eyes with a resume format that is organized and takes advantage of white space. Many work processing programs have free resume formats you can download, or you may find a few examples on career websites.

Include all your contact information.

The point of a resume is providing just enough information to intrigue the recruiter to contact you for a job. Therefore, it only makes sense that you will want to include enough information so you can be contacted. Add your name, your address, your email address, and at least two phone numbers.

Highlight your job relevant skills and expertise.

Put your best foot forward for the assignments you are applying for by including skills and credentials that are relevant. In this way, you will appear to be an expert and someone worth talking to for potential employment.

Add keywords that match the job description.

In today’s recruitment world, you can expect that your resume will first be scanned by a computer and then by human beings. Therefore, to make your resume scannable, you can add the keywords found in the job description and requirements to your highlighted skills.

Prioritize the content on your resume.

In advertising terms, you want to keep your content organized and focused on the top half of the first page – above the fold. This is where recruiters will focus most of their time, because they are bombarded with resumes. Make your content stand out with bullets and short sections.

Getting a job means using tactics like these to get noticed by the right recruitment firms. Davis Staffing also has other resources available to you as a job seeker. Be sure to check out our previous articles on job search advice.

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