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Savannah
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What are some important things I should add to my resume? What should I avoid adding to my resume?
I'm planning on getting a job this summer once school is out, and I would like to begin preparing my resume for applying to my first job and future jobs.
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Keith Feeney
CDS
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Naas
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Keith’s Answer
Boost your resume by tailoring it to align with the job description and meet the necessary requirements. Keep it brief and to the point. Include any volunteer work you've done, it can make a significant difference. Incorporate your LinkedIn profile link, it's a great way to showcase your professional persona. Embrace positive language, it reflects your attitude. Refrain from including your photo, gender, or age, as these are not essential. Lastly, sidestep long sentences, they can make your resume harder to read.
Karen Kitchel
Community Volunteer
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Add all volunteer experience (and if you don't have much, you can begin volunteering now -- serving meals, helping at one-day events or even doing errands for neighbors). Any additional activities such as music groups, sports, etc. are good to include.
Keep it short -- no more than one page.
Keep it short -- no more than one page.
Ava O’Hara
School psychologist
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Buffalo, New York
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Ava’s Answer
Fantastic work on being proactive in getting ready for your first job hunt! (Assuming you're a high school student on the lookout for your initial employment) It's crucial to incorporate your academic scores, participation in additional activities outside school, any volunteer work you've done, any casual jobs you've undertaken like babysitting, and your means of contact! Additionally, start considering people who can vouch for you as references when you're set to submit your applications!
Julie Dürrler
International HR Leader
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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Julie’s Answer
Ensure you customize your application to fit the specific job you're seeking. Emphasize the skills or accomplishments that are crucial for that role. Give careful thought to this section, spotlighting the most pertinent experiences, regardless of their size. Remember, the importance lies in relevance, not magnitude!
Hakeem Ola Saka
Freelancer
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Maryland Heights, Missouri
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Hakeem Ola’s Answer
When crafting your resume, focus on highlighting your strengths, experiences, and skills while keeping it concise and relevant. Here are some important things to add and avoid:
### Important Things to Add:
1. **Contact Information**: Your full name, phone number, email address, and LinkedIn profile (if relevant).
2. **Professional Summary**: A brief section at the top summarizing your career goals and what makes you a strong candidate.
3. **Key Skills**: Highlight specific skills relevant to the job (e.g., communication, language proficiency, technical skills, project management).
4. **Work Experience**: List relevant positions with details of your responsibilities and achievements. Use action verbs and quantify your successes where possible (e.g., “Increased website traffic by 30%”).
5. **Education**: Include degrees, certifications, or any relevant academic achievements.
6. **Certifications/Trainings**: List any relevant courses or certifications, especially those that apply to the job you are seeking.
7. **Achievements**: Include accomplishments that showcase your contributions, such as awards, projects, or measurable success.
8. **Volunteer Work/Internships**: If applicable, add any volunteer work or internships, especially if they relate to the field.
### What to Avoid:
1. **Irrelevant Work Experience**: Skip jobs that don’t relate to the position you're applying for, unless they highlight transferable skills.
2. **Personal Information**: Avoid including personal details like age, marital status, religion, or photos unless required by the employer.
3. **Objective Statements**: Instead of a generic objective, use a summary that’s specific and tailored to the job you want.
4. **Too Much Detail**: Keep each section concise—don’t overwhelm recruiters with too much information. Stick to key points and achievements.
5. **Outdated Skills**: Avoid listing skills that are no longer relevant or technologies that have become obsolete.
6. **Unprofessional Email Address**: Make sure your contact information is professional (e.g., avoid casual or outdated email addresses).
Would you like help tailoring a specific section of your resume?
### Important Things to Add:
1. **Contact Information**: Your full name, phone number, email address, and LinkedIn profile (if relevant).
2. **Professional Summary**: A brief section at the top summarizing your career goals and what makes you a strong candidate.
3. **Key Skills**: Highlight specific skills relevant to the job (e.g., communication, language proficiency, technical skills, project management).
4. **Work Experience**: List relevant positions with details of your responsibilities and achievements. Use action verbs and quantify your successes where possible (e.g., “Increased website traffic by 30%”).
5. **Education**: Include degrees, certifications, or any relevant academic achievements.
6. **Certifications/Trainings**: List any relevant courses or certifications, especially those that apply to the job you are seeking.
7. **Achievements**: Include accomplishments that showcase your contributions, such as awards, projects, or measurable success.
8. **Volunteer Work/Internships**: If applicable, add any volunteer work or internships, especially if they relate to the field.
### What to Avoid:
1. **Irrelevant Work Experience**: Skip jobs that don’t relate to the position you're applying for, unless they highlight transferable skills.
2. **Personal Information**: Avoid including personal details like age, marital status, religion, or photos unless required by the employer.
3. **Objective Statements**: Instead of a generic objective, use a summary that’s specific and tailored to the job you want.
4. **Too Much Detail**: Keep each section concise—don’t overwhelm recruiters with too much information. Stick to key points and achievements.
5. **Outdated Skills**: Avoid listing skills that are no longer relevant or technologies that have become obsolete.
6. **Unprofessional Email Address**: Make sure your contact information is professional (e.g., avoid casual or outdated email addresses).
Would you like help tailoring a specific section of your resume?
Sungwoo (Chunga) Chung
Monetization Strategy
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Redmond, Washington
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Sungwoo (Chunga)’s Answer
Absolutely agree with Hakeem Ola Saka's advice above!
Remember to customize your resume to spotlight the skills and qualities your dream company values. Each company has its own unique requirements, so a little bit of research will go a long way.
Also, it's a great idea to keep your resume updated regularly, especially when you have new career milestones to share like a new job, a promotion, or significant projects. That way, all your achievements are fresh in your mind.
Wishing you all the best in your job hunt!
Remember to customize your resume to spotlight the skills and qualities your dream company values. Each company has its own unique requirements, so a little bit of research will go a long way.
Also, it's a great idea to keep your resume updated regularly, especially when you have new career milestones to share like a new job, a promotion, or significant projects. That way, all your achievements are fresh in your mind.
Wishing you all the best in your job hunt!
Chloe Lee
Design Management
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Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Chloe’s Answer
Absolutely! Here's a friendlier version of your text:
It's fantastic to include things like volunteer work and extracurricular activities, alongside your academic accomplishments. These give a well-rounded picture of who you are. Try to give a quick rundown of your roles and the best bits from each experience. Bullet points are a great choice because they're so easy to skim through. And remember, triple-check everything to show you've got an eye for detail. Don't forget to list your skills too, both the technical ones and the people skills.
On the other hand, it's best to leave out anything that can't be verified, like a personal opinion of your past experience. Long blocks of text can be hard to read, so try to avoid those. And finally, keep your personal details to a minimum, unless they're directly related to the job you're applying for.
It's fantastic to include things like volunteer work and extracurricular activities, alongside your academic accomplishments. These give a well-rounded picture of who you are. Try to give a quick rundown of your roles and the best bits from each experience. Bullet points are a great choice because they're so easy to skim through. And remember, triple-check everything to show you've got an eye for detail. Don't forget to list your skills too, both the technical ones and the people skills.
On the other hand, it's best to leave out anything that can't be verified, like a personal opinion of your past experience. Long blocks of text can be hard to read, so try to avoid those. And finally, keep your personal details to a minimum, unless they're directly related to the job you're applying for.