Making Your Resume Stand Out

How can a resume stand out without standing out so much that it gets tossed in the trash can? Tough question and there isn't an easy answer, but there are some things you can certainly do to make your resume look as awesome as possible without alienating a prospective employer.

First, load your resume with keywords. Ok, let me rephrase that. Load might not be the best word. Inject keywords into your resume to embolden it. Use words that show action as well as words which are common to your particular field. Many companies use software to review resumes and search for keywords. If your resume doesn't have the right ones or have them in the right amounts, you won't get selected for an interview.

Second, make sure you use a job objective to clarify exactly what it is you are looking for and how you will be an asset to the organization. Don't assume it will be clear to someone who reads your resume. Be clear and be concise.

Third, use white space to your advantage. Don't make your resume so verbose that it wearies the eyes of the reader. Allow for breaks between paragraphs and sections.

Fourth and last, use the best quality paper that you can afford. Actually, if you can't afford outstanding paper, find someone from whom you can borrow money and buy the best paper you can find. It will be worth it. No one will take a resume seriously if it is on 20 plain white paper. Make it look good - and that means white, opaque, linen paper.

So, now you have a pretty good idea of what you need to do to make sure your resume looks as good as possible.

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