Quick & Easy Resume Tips
Jennifer Anne Garcia
Executive Career Coach | Job Transition | LinkedIn Makeover | Bespoke Resume Writing | AI Cover Letter | Intuitive Career Change | Holistic Coaching ?Navigating Career Pivots ?Military Veteran to Civilian Leadership
Resume writing can be so confusing and exhausting. Want to make your resume stand out? Want to be invited to more job interviews?
There is a lot of conflicting resume advice out there. Here is what Best Resume Coach has found to be the most effective:
Having a 1-Page resume is so important because you only have 7 seconds or less to impress the hiring manager or recruiter. Have a single resume that lists all of your experience, strengths, skills, education, certifications, and accomplishments. Include a summary paragraph. Keep it high-level. Wait for those "yes we are moving forward with the interview" emails to come through.
Using Sans-serif font on the resume is easier to read and actually slows down the eye of the reader. When every second counts, avoid "curly" or serif fonts like Times New Roman. Use Arial, Calibri or Garamond instead. I promise, this is a game-changer.
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Including your LinkedIn profile link at the top of your resume helps recruiters and hiring managers find you more easily on LinkedIn. Display your link prominently and proudly. (And remember to update your LinkedIn profile first!)
Providing Accurate dates on the resume is a MUST. This is important because it shows consistency and credibility. These dates should match what you have listed on the job application and also what is shown on your LinkedIn profile. This helps the hiring manager or recruiter know they are in the right place—thinking about the right person—when reading your resume.
Use these pro-tips to help save you time and make it easier. For these tips and more, you can access a free checklist here .
For an even more in-depth look at career change and resume writing, check out the ebook plus templates: Best Resume Recipe: An Essential Guide to meaningful and Lasting Career Change. Available now on Amazon , Google Play books , and the Best Resume Coach website .