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There are many tips for writing a resume that will help you get past the first level in the job application process. A good resume can help you get to the interview process, if all the steps are taken properly. But the list of tips for writing a resume will fill a book, literally. Shelfs full of books have been written on this subject, many of them containing excellent advice.

But it may be more productive to concentrate on a few of the basic tips for writing a resume. When you have specific question, we invite you to search for the answers using the above links to other areas of this site. So, where do we begin?

Perhaps the first decision to make is this: Should they try a full resume of several pages or stick with what has become known as a qualifications brief? Committing to one or the other will help eliminate doubts and allow you to put together an organized and focused document.

The Critical Step in Resume Writing

After deciding which type of resume or brief to commit to, the next step is usually the gathering of information. While this may seem simple, it is a critical step in the resume process. Many experts and job application advisers put significant emphasis on advance preparation. Just because you have a good memory and think you can put all of your education, experience and activities on paper does not mean you will do that when the time comes. Take plenty of time to make notes, gather certificates and other documents. Putting together a well-organized file, is the first critical step, in gathering all the information you need to build a good resume.

Don't fill your resume with "responsibilities" or "job description" verbiage. In each area that you have experience and achievements write out each achievement. Think like the prospective employer. He has a problem and needs someone to solve it for him. How can you be sure it's you?

Writing the "Achievements" Resume

For example, the employer needs a customer service manager, who will supervise 10 customer service represenatives who handle over 600 customer service inquires and complaints every day. In your previous position you had customer service responsibilities along with several other significant job functions. In writing the resume think like the hiring employer.

Which statement would have more weight with the prospective employer: "Supervised 5 customer service representatives in a busy service center;" or "Developed and implemented program to reduce time it took to resolve customer complaints from 4 days to less than one day."

It can't be emphasized to much, quantify your achievements. Another example: "Improved morale;" or "Reduced unwanted employee turnover by 35% and directly saved over $55,000 in the first year." The second example will go a long way in getting you to the interview stage. If you did it faster than planned, reduced costs, did it under budget, increased sales, improved quality, increased production with less resources, they are all quantifiable. This approach always gets the hiring authority's attention.

Open any guidebook on tips for writing a resume and you will find some version of the two ideas above, as well as this tip: Try to focus on what the company needs, not just on showing the HR manager or company supervisor how great your background is. One of the keys to a successful resume process (and one of the most difficult) is to blend personal experience and education with the needs of the company or person doing the hiring. When it doubt always consider what does the company need? Draft your resume to meet or exceed those needs. Sometimes these needs are plainly stated in an advertisement or other information provided to the applicant. Sometimes this is only available when you do some research or asks a few specific questions.

Another key item on the list of tips for writing a resume: Do not start the resume process thinking that you have a lack of specific work experience. This will only make for a weak resume. The key is to find out what you alone can do well and find the position in which you can profitably use those skills. When an individual with only a high school education but with over 10 years of "industrial engineering" experience wins out over college trained engineers for an Industrial Engineer position you'll find it all started with a resume that directly addressed the needs of the employer.

For more valuable ideas and tips I have a wealth of articles and ideas throughout this site. I invite you to explore the links above to learn more about writing the winning resume. Completing the best resume cover letter and winning interviewing tips are also some of the valuable information you'll find on this site.

Remember it isn't good luck that will get you the job you desire but rather preparation and hard work will get you to the finish line first over those who are waiting for the phone to ring.

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