Every now and then I run across an article on resume writing that catches my attention. How to Write a Resume for a Job in 2022 by Conrad Benz in ResumeGenius is that article for me. It is briming with great tips on what to include in your resume, how to do it and why the information is important. The best part of the article is the visual demonstrations on layout, format and style.
Here’s what made the article stand out for me:
· Although I am not generally a fan of ‘resume introductions’, the article sold me on it. For recent grads, the Resume Objective is preferred route because it outlines career goals and aspirations. For more experienced career-searchers, the Resume Summary is the best option to describe accomplishments and proven skills.
· The section of the article on resume customization is by far the best I’ve seen. The step-by-step process demonstrates how the job-seeker can borrow nouns and verbs from the company’s job description to tailor their experiences to the requirements of the position. Brilliantly described! Furthermore, the article boils down the basic building blocks of strong bullets: action verb + metric + specific duty.
· Listing your relevant skills in a resume doesn’t necessarily prove that you’re skilled in these areas. However, when these skills are incorporated into the resume in different sections, they can catch the eye of the person scanning your resume. The article provides creative options for including relevant skills, such as hard, soft or technical ones, into the resume for maximum impact.
The article by Conrad Benz pulls together a number of critical components of a good resume. It’s a great place to start if you’re thinking of a career change in 2022.
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