Tips for making a resume stand out

1.      Here are some resume likes and dislikes from Holly Paul at PwC US Recruiting Leader:

“Your resume is a marketing tool. By limiting it to one page you are demonstrating you can be clear and concise.”

“Listing professional email addresses and having an appropriate voicemail message is vital.”

“Unpaid experience counts too. This includes internships, volunteering and part-time jobs where you learned important and relevant skills.”

“It’s important to show your interviewer the results you have brought to other organizations and can bring to the company.”

“Listing your highest accomplishments first is key.”

“Customizing a resume for each job is best. Employers can tell when they are seeing a generic resume that’s being sent to anyone and everyone.”

“Instead of generic interests, listing appropriate uncommon hobbies on your resume is preferred.”

“References are important to have, but not on your resume. Potential employers will request a list of references if they want one.”

“Lying on a resume can set you up for embarrassment and the potential to lose a job opportunity. You should always cast yourself in a positive light — but don’t exaggerate the truth.”

“Grammar, spelling and formatting count. It’s very important to proofread your resume. Once you’ve looked it over, have at least two people check it for mistakes. You can never review it too many times.”