INTRODUCTION

Resumes are very important, it’s the first item for any job seeker’s toolkit. It showcases your experience and sums up your qualifications for the recruiter or hiring manager, and instrumental in their decision making process before considering whether you are a fit for your dream job.

KEEP IT SIMPLE

• The No. 1 rule of writing a resume is to keep it short and to the point. The general rule is no more than two pages unless you have a very good reason for it to be longer, like an extensive career or a lot of highly applicable work experience.
• Always use a clean and simple layout. Use the right language to stand out.
• Use clear section headings, which will make them stand out with bold type, capital letters, and/or a different colour.
• Make sure there’s plenty of white space, don’t overstuffed your resume so it’s not too hard to read.
• Avoid all those fancy graphics, charts, and images that could interfere  with resume-scanning software.

RESUME FLOW

Name and Contact information
LinkedIn profile URL
Resume Headline
Summary Statement
Education
Work Experience
Skills
Certs, Awards and Recognitions
Volunteer work and Activities

What not to include in your resume:
Typo
Pictures
Objective statement
References
Irrelevant experience and skills
Unprofessional email
Columns and chats

CONCLUSION

Now that you know how to write a smart resume, start the crafting and take your time. This is not a process that you should hurry.