Tips & Tricks for writing
We are going to mention a few tips and tricks you can use when writing your resume. You can possess great skills, capabilities, and have amazing past work experience, but if you do not make it sound amazing, your resume might not be paid attention to. The choice of words matters, and the way you say things makes a big difference.
Here are some word suggestions you can use to describe both your hard skills:
- Analyzed
- Accelerated
- Solved
- Rebuilt
- Applied
- Modified
- Decoded
- Verified
- Enhanced
Also, think about those soft skills and describe them using action verbs like these:
- Persuaded
- Negotiated
- Conceptualized
- Expedited
- Motivated
- Advocated
The way you format your CV or resume also can make a big difference in getting it noticed and taken into consideration. The things you should keep in mind when considering a layout for your resume include:
- Clearly label the sections of your resume
- Leave an appropriate amount of white space
- Proofread carefully
- Have someone else look it over
- Put your contact information in a prominent spot
And here are some things NOT to do when formatting your resume:
- Use too many graphics or images
- Use artsy fonts that are difficult to read
- Try to put too much information into each description
Last but not least, when sending out your resume, send them a portfolio. That will make you stand out from the competition, and present yourself in a good way. This portfolio can either be a text document with descriptions and screenshots of your past projects, or simply a compilation of Github links to your personal repositories, so the employers can take a glance at your code.