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When conducting a job search during a time of economic struggle, having the perfect resume (click here for more information) is extremely important. At this time, hiring managers are finding themselves overwhelmed with a huge number of applications due to the fact that there are fewer employers recruiting new staff members. Below you will find several helpful tips to creating a stellar resume.

For starters, many people make the mistake of creating a general resume and sending it out to every company they apply for. Although this may sound like a time saver, it actually looks extremely unprofessional. For each position you apply for, tailor your resume before sending it in, including the objective and positions listed.

On the same note, don’t simply tell employers the responsibilities you held at prior jobs; be specific. For example: Don’t write that you managed client accounts. Instead list the number of clients whose information you were responsible for. Numbers and specific information make your skills seem more real and more relevant.

The way you organize the information on your resume is also extremely important. When typing up your work experience you should put the positions that you’ve held that are most relevant to the job your applying to first. Order them from the most relevant to the least.

When listing the skills you posses that are important to the position you are applying for, remember to use keywords. Nowadays even smaller employers are using HR computer programs to sift through applications. Since these software programs usually look for certain keywords, not including them can mean that human eyes never see your resume. If the job listing included specific qualifications, then use the same words when creating your resume.

When you format your resume, don’t type long blocks of text. Since hiring mangers usually skim over applications, it’s important to include lots of white space. Doing so makes will make it easier for the eyes to take in as much information as possible in as little time. Using bullets to denote a new block of information will also help in this regard. Also, pay attention to the font you use. Don’t go smaller than 12 point and chose a font that clear and easy to read.

After you finish typing you resume, make sure to proofread it at least twice. Typos are very unprofessional and can make you appear as if you don’t pay attention to detail. If you’re not great at editing, then have a friend or family member help you out.

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