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1. Write in third person.
Do not use words like I or me on your resume. Write about yourself as if someone else is describing you, for example, change “I helped customers” to “Helped customers with questions and orders” which is correct.
2. Put your name and contact information at the top of your resume.
Include your full name, Then list your phone number, email address, and city and state right below it.
3. List your jobs starting with the most recent one.
Put your most recent job at the top of the work experience section. Then list your older jobs going backwards in time.
4. Make use of strong action verbs.
When you describe your past duties and accomplishments, begin every bullet point with a powerful action verb. Good examples include Led, Managed, Created, Improved, Trained, Organized, Increased, Developed, Achieved, or Coordinated to make your work sound strong and active.
5. Keep your resume to one page if you can.
Try to fit everything important on one page. Only use two pages if you have a lot of work experience.
6. Check your spelling and grammar carefully.
Read through your resume slowly to find any mistakes. You can also Google search for a spelling and grammar checking tool to help you.
