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Resume Expert Giselle Brown’s 5 Tips for a Perfect Resume

1. Use powerful action words. One of the most effective ways to express an employer is by describing the work you’ve done with strong action words. For example, instead of saying you were “responsbile for” a department (passive), say you “managed” that department (active). Some of the strongest words used on a resume are: managed, developed, authored, negotiated and conceptualized.

2. Write like an advertising copywriter, not an autobiographer. Go for the “wow” factor.

3. Emphasize results. Write from the employers’ perspective. They want to know whether you can make a positive impact on the company and how you’re going to help them generate money or save money. You can do this by emphasizing benefits and not just functions.

4. Choose a format that will best highlight your strengths, yet minimize any shortcomings in your candidacy.

5. Call an expert. When you don’t have the time to write your own resume, you can always call a professional. Note: Before you select a resume writing service, make sure you ask to see samples of their work.

Giselle Brown
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