Alec Shklyar discusses three vital resume tips to help you get your foot in the door so you can land the job.

1. The Resume Tips you NEED to
Know

2. As Millennials continue to flood the market with increased
education rates, more marketable skills, and more
experience than ever before, the competition to land a job
increases as well. At times, it can seem insurmountable for
those just breaking into the market for the first time.
However, what these first-timers often fail to properly
depict is the most fundamental part of their application:
their resume. The first signifier of an applicant, the
resume, plays a role of the utmost significance in getting
your foot in the door of the job you want. Yet, how do
you write a killer resume? How do you appear
professional but sociable? Relatable but experienced? Well,
you could hire an expert for an immense sum of money,
or you could follow some of these quick and easy tips to
stand up, stand out, and get the job:

3. Don't Generalize your Resume
Be specific. The vast majority of applicants draft a resume they
feel will be applicable to many markets because they are unwilling
to draft specific resumes for specific jobs. From a more
experienced perspective, however, this is a neglectful decision that
could very well cost you the job. If you orient your resume for the
particular job you are looking at, you are far more likely to stand
out relative to other applicants. Take that extra time and customize
your resume for the job you want. Employers will notice the
nuanced details that establish you as the more credible applicant,
and they will be more likely to get in touch with you to advance the
interview process.

4. BREVITY IS
POWER
In this regard, I am not necessarily saying that there is one key length you should
model. Rather, I am merely advocating that you pay attention to the length of your
resume. In no circumstance should it extend beyond two pages, and if it goes beyond
one page, there should be a good reason, such as vital relevant experience that
distinguishes you from the rest of the pool of applicants. Also, ensure that you are
highlighting your strengths! Employers have to be told why they want you, and your
resume is the first way to do so.

5. Make Your Resume Tell a Story
Your resume should tell a story. It should be easy to follow, letting an employer
look at one job and understand how you ended up where you are today. There
should be a clear example of professional development that not only elaborates
on your work history and emphasizes your strengths, but also enables
employers to see you at their company as the ending to your resume.
Resumes can be very difficult to formulate. Remaining brief
while engaging and informative all at the same time is no easy
feat, but if you incorporate the above tips, you should be
well on your way to not just getting the interview—but
getting the job. Good luck!