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The Resume - Things to do
Minimize Jargon
Resumes should be written in language that is as plain and
simple to read as possible. Don’t use a lot of jargon that
may or may not be understood by your prospective employer. Avoid
overusing buzzwords or slang.
Correct Spelling & Grammar
“I are a good netwerk administrator.” There’s
little tolerance for spelling or grammatical mistakes in
a resume, and
moreso if you’re a writer. The expectation is that when looking
for a job, you’ll take the time to screen your resume for
errors. Don’t rely on the wordprocessor’s spelling
and grammar checker! Let others review and suggest edits.
Generally, employers tend to assume that if you’re careless
enough to let spelling and grammar mistakes slip into your
resume, you may
be careless in other aspects of your work too.
Superlatives in Moderation
Don’t overusing the superlatives in an attempt to make yourself
sound more important than you actually are. Highlight your accomplishments,
citing them, but don’t bloat them. If you want to call yourself
an “exceptional programmer,” cite concrete examples
to justify the claim.
Keep it on Point
Puns and cute little phrases have no place in your resume,
so don’t even go there. It’s not your job to entertain
here. The objective is to prove you’re a viable candidate
the position and company.
