Many people are their own worst enemy when it comes to writing a good resume. It does not matter if they have a wonderful background, impeccable credentials or fabulous experience if their resume contains misused words, the wrong word tense or is not easily readable. Following is a series of resume writing tips from things I have seen on some people’s resumes that drive me “crazy:”

TIP 1: Do not be too focused on tasks and duties performed at work. Give yourself credit for accomplishment by including some achievements. Include such things as:

• Examples of how you performed the job better than others
• Some of the problems or challenges you faced and ways that you overcame them
• Results, results, and results
• Ways that the organization benefited from your performance
• Reference to awards, special recognition or promotions you received

TIP 2: An objective statement that is too wordy or non-specific. Over the years of working at with a resume service company, I’ve spoken with many CEO’s who have told me about candidates who lose their readers at the opening line. Statements like

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Gordon Walter is a professional resume maker / Resume writer with Reliable Resumes. Reliable Resumes is a Resume Service providing resume writing services for Professional Resumes and Executive Resumes. The original article is available at: http://www.reliableresumes.com

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