{"id":26101,"date":"2024-09-12T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&p=26101"},"modified":"2024-09-19T12:05:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T04:05:50","slug":"five-steps-to-resume-success","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/five-steps-to-resume-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Five steps to resume success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Following on from last week\u2019s Five steps to cover letter success<\/a>, we\u2019re now taking a look resumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your resume should demonstrate to a potential employer why you are an ideal candidate for the position and a good fit for their company, leaving a strong first impression and enabling you to stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are five steps to creating a compelling resume that highlights your value and attracts the attention of the hiring manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Tailor and target your resume for each application<\/strong>
Read the job description and identify key words and skills, then outline and highlight your most relevant skills and experiences throughout your resume. Tailoring your resume shows you understand the job and how you are a good fit for the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Keep the design simple<\/strong>
Your resume will be stronger with a simple and clear layout. Be consistent with your font, subheadings and format. Use short sentences and dot points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Focus on your achievements
<\/strong>Employers want to see the results you can produce. Outline your key contributions in your previous employment rather than the duties of the job. Start each point with an action verb, such as coordinated, arranged, supported. Consider your relevant volunteer experience, casual work and extracurricular activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Use a key skills section
<\/strong>Detail your accomplishments or experience related to specific skills.Provide evidence and context to the claim. For example, Data Analysis<\/em> \u2013 analysed company supply chain data, understanding environmental impact and providing advice on reducing carbon footprint, developing a detailed report as part of a university assignment<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Proofread and edit<\/strong>
Ensure you check your resume thoroughly for any spelling and grammatical errors. Have a friend or family member check it for you before you submit it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on creating a successful resume, have a look at our Resume Workbook<\/a> or take the\u00a0Getting a Job Challenge<\/a>\u00a0online. And if you\u2019d like instant feedback on the resume you\u2019ve drafted, you can submit it through VMock<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best of luck in your job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article was written by Career Development Consultant, Carol Erkes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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