2013 Recruitment Tip #1: Learn How to Write a Killer Resume

Creating your resume may be one of the most important parts of the recruitment process. After all, your resume helps you get an interview, right? Your resume needs to be more than just a piece of paper with your information printed on it. It needs to be an advertisement of your skills, talents and experiences. In many ways, your resume is like an advertisement, you need to sell yourself! You are going to highlight your assets. It should always be written with the employer in mind and answer the most crucial questions about you. For each position you are interested in, you should tailor your resume and cover letter for that specific position. Most importantly, you should always be honest. You should never embellish your experience or job titles.

Do you need help with your resume? Don’t forget to use your school as a resource! Many universities offer resume seminars through the Career Services. You should always take advantage of those! It never hurts to have someone else proofread your resume and give feedback.

 

Here are helpful resume tips from local universities:

http://www.ius.edu/career/resumes-and-letters/resumes.php

http://www.bellarmine.edu/studentaffairs/careercenter/resumeprep.aspx

http://louisville.edu/career/students/job-search/resume-writing

http://www.uky.edu/careercenter/students/resumes-letters-cv

 Good luck!