Get A Rockin’€™ Resume

Even if you’re one of the lucky ones who loves her job and isn’t on the job hunt, it’s still a good idea to dust off that resume now and then.

Especially when you’re posting credentials online, current and future employers will want access to the most up-to-date info on your accomplishments.

However, “There is no clear formula for what your resume needs,” says Kate Benson, a founding member of Martens & Heads.

“But one thing needs to jump out – that you have the drive and determination to make it, even in a recession.”

While education is important, Benson warns to not overshadow experience.

Experts say a great resume has a clean, easy-to-read design. If you’re not too savvy when it comes to layouts, have a professional spruce it up for cheap.

Experts say your resume should be a narrative – not a list of facts. Having numbers that back up your accomplishments (i.e. “increased website traffic by 33 percent in 6 months”) and making sure every word earns its way onto the page will keep you from sounding like a robot.

Resume Target offers tips like swapping out your objective for a value proposition, deleting outdated or unrelated job experience and updating the font to keep it interesting yet easy to skim.

LinkedIn recently published its list of the most overused terms by U.S. professionals, including “innovative,” “dynamic” and “creative.” The best way to avoid them? Show examples in lieu of adjectives.

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By Caroline Cox

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