Job Seeker Question: What words should you use or not use
on your resume and cover letter?
Using the wrong phase or words on your resume can be disastrous it is
important to eliminate the use of “I” and phrases like “I did”, “I use”, “I was
responsible for”. I suggest that you write in third person format, with first
person general rules; recruiters prefer a resume that is easy to read. According
to the Certification Guide prepared by the Professional Association of Resume
Writers, resumes should be prepared in the first person.
I KNOW
YOU ARE CONFUSED NOW, as a general
rule, the subject is understood in a resume, but the pronouns are not included.
So, for example, when speaking about a current job, instead of saying, “I
oversee all logistic operations, I control a $30,000 inventory, and I balance
the books for two major accounts,” a resume usually reads, “Oversee all logistic
operations, control a $30,000 inventory, and balance the books for two major
accounts.” The “I” is understood, but
not stated, in order to give the document a more objective and professional
tone.
Job Seekers write these sentences and are compelled to add an “s” to the
verbs, placing them in the third person. Therefore the sentence “oversees all logistics
operations, maintains a $30,000 inventory, and balances the books for two major
accounts” infers the third person verb, as in “she/he oversees all logistics
operations,” etc. Be careful not to add an "s".
Some resume experts may suggest
you write in first and other may say third person I say it is crucial when you’re
writing your resume to find the right phrase to convey your goals, objectives
and a clear sense of job purpose. THAT IS
YOUR MAIN OBJECTIVE IN WRITING THE PERFECT RESUME.
Put Your Experience
In Proper Order, a well written resume will list the most significant experience
first.
Resume Order Format
- Education: Undergraduate or graduate degrees, specialized/military training.
- Qualifications: Bulleted list two-line maximum sentence descriptions.
- Experience: Complete paragraph sentence descriptions.
Action Words and Phrases To Use In Job Experience Description
- Advanced
- Boosted
- Enhanced
- Generated
- Pioneered
- Spearheaded
- Simplified
- Supervised
- Prepared
- Supported efforts of
- Trained new employees to
- Planned and budgeted
- Oversaw
- Managed
- Worked directly with
- Coordinated
- Assisted in creation of
- Regularly interacted with
- Served in leadership role
- Designed and managed
- Teamed with
- Spearheaded implementation of
- Assisted management in
- Generated and presented
- Interacted effectively with
- Administrative responsibilities include
I recommend
that you have a certified resume professional or college advisors review your
resume before distribution, avoid having family and friends review your resume
because they may not have knowledge about how to write a resume properly. Good
Luck Job Seekers!
Written By CJ EASON @ http://www.careeeason.com
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Written By CJ EASON @ http://www.careeeason.com
Now Hiring In Michigan Submit Resume Now (click here)