Writing an Effective Resume

We've all heard about the importance of a well constructed resume, but how do we go about creating one? Here are some helpful tips from fellow dancer and writer Kelsey Kudak:


Resume Writing Tips.
“Like it or not, employers will usually make a judgment about your resume in 5 seconds.”

While writing, keep these in mind:

Basics First
•Do include: full name, address, phone number, current position/status as student, etc.
•Don’t include: age to avoid discrimination

For whom are you Writing your Resume?
•A resume is not an all-purpose document: Therefore, structure toward the Company that will be reading it.
•Always maintain an updated version

Utilize Brevity:
•No more than a Page
•Organize by priority with paired bullet points (2 or more)
•Necessary Addendums should be explained via cover letter
•Omit obvious information

Use effective Descriptors, and Begin with them:
•List descriptive Titles in your position ( e.g. Founder, Manager etc. Rather than “accounting”)
•Active verbs require a Thesaurus
--Managed, Organized, etc. are strong, active verbs that employers will look for.
•Avoid personal pronouns “I” “Me” etc.

Utilize a Clean Presentation:
• Fonts should be san-serif
• Standard is 12 Points, but nothing smaller than 11
• Streamline the structure of the body to flow easily on the eyes

Proofread! On your own and With a Friend:
•Grammatical errors could mean the difference between your hire and that of another individual.

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Good luck and happy writing!