Write the Winning Resume

So, you've set your mind to either make the transition into another job or you've been on the job hunt for sometime now - but you can't seem to get any call backs from potential employers. If this sounds like your current dilemma then you may want to review your resume and begin taking the necessary steps to rewrite it.

Your resume along with a brief cover letter, in most cases, is your only ways to market yourself to potential employers. A winning resume should communicate many things, all of which need to be compelling, in order to grab their attention and pick up the phone to call you in for an interview.

Stand out from the crowd.
A great resume summarizes your experience, accomplishments, skills and qualifications for any given position.

Be sure to include:

• A summary of your work experience, chronologically listed with titles and dates. Detailing your last 3-5 positions is usually standard protocol.
• A summary of college and graduate education. List any relevant awards or high marks.
• Select accomplishments relevant to your particular industry.
• Computer and any technically related expertise.
• A brief list of any professional affiliations, hobbies or interests (this gives the hiring manager insight into whom you are and your personality).

Be concise in your wording.
A winning resume is succinct in its wording and descriptions. Be sure to omit any needless or repetitive words that may make you sound redundant or unconfident. Have a professional, or someone whom you know is a great writer, review it for mainly this purpose. Of course it (hopefully) goes without saying - but you should review your resume for any grammatical errors or typos before sending it to any potential employer.