{"id":173,"date":"2018-04-10T15:15:56","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T15:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sanjac.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-summer-2018-volume-1-issue-32\/quick-tips-to-spruce-up-your-resume\/"},"modified":"2018-04-10T16:16:49","modified_gmt":"2018-04-10T16:16:49","slug":"quick-tips-to-spruce-up-your-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanjac.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-summer-2018-volume-1-issue-32\/quick-tips-to-spruce-up-your-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Tips to Spruce Up Your Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">When looking for a job or internship, applicants should not take a \u201cone size fits all\u201d approach. The San Jacinto College career services offices have some tips for anyone who is looking to create or update their resume.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Format your resume for the position\/industry you\u2019re applying for<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Read the job posting and look at the qualifications and experience the employer is looking for. Based on those qualifications, format your resume so that your experience reflects those qualifications. Use industry buzzwords to help your skills and experience stand out which help to show that you\u2019re knowledgeable about the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">List current contact information<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Always make that your contact information is up to date. Should a recruiter or employer need to contact you to setup an interview, it\u2019s important that they have the best and most current contact information to reach you. Contrary to previous resume formats, applicants no longer need to include their physical address but only need to list their email address and phone number.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Keep things concise<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Be sure to include a summary statement that clearly tells the employer a brief synopsis of your professional qualifications. Use short phrases and action verbs, and avoid long paragraphs. List any applicable certifications or licenses that apply to the position noting when they expire. Do not include personal information such as hobbies, your Social Security number, photos, etc. There is also no need to include references or state \u201cReferences provided upon request,\u201d since employers will ask for them if they are interested in you as a potential hire.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Review, edit and save<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Once you complete your resume, review it a second and third time for grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. Choose fonts that are easy to read such as Calibri, Helvetica or Times New Roman within a standard resume template. 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