Let's Talk Resumes

6 seconds. That is literally how long a recruiter will look at your resume. That being the case it is wicked important that you make your resume easy to read, clearly organized, and impactful. Whether you are a college student, new grad, or already established in your career, having a great resume is a must. Although I am no expert, I have done my fair share of research on the subject. Today I'm going to give you a list of the best resources I've come across to help you on your quest to have the best resume ever!

So, a while back Career Contessa hosted a free webinar all about resumes. You were able to submit a resume to have it reviewed and luckily I got mine in early so it was included. You can watch the webinar here (and see if you can spot my resume!).

Now I'm going to give you a list of the best articles I've come across so that you can benefit too!

• Here is a great article from Darling Magazine (which I am beyond obsessed with) which shows you how to make your resume uniquely you.
• When you are first getting started this article from Lauren Conrad is a good way to orient yourself.
• This is an article about how to make your resume concise from Levo League. When you have a lot of experience it can be hard to keep to the one page limit, but it can be done!
• Here is an article from The Muse that slightly reframes how to think about your resume. Instead of following all of the "rules" out there you should simply do what it takes to get yourself in front of the hiring manager. 
• At the same time, here are some timeless truths from Idealist Careers that you can always count on.
• This is a list of power words from Undercover Recruiter you should consider (read: totally should!) including on your resume.
• If you want to get creative with your resume, check out Whitney's post on the subject and for some inspiration you can look at Pinterest (particularly this board).

Wow, I've thrown a lot of resources at you! Your resume can really make or break you so it is worth it to spend time improving it and customizing it for each position you apply for. I hope this will prove valuable for you and would love to know how you go about making your resume better.

Any advice or tips? What has (or hasn't) worked in your experience?

-AJF 

P.S. Here is a really funny resume for Captain Jack Sparrow! I would love to walk into an interview and present this ;)