Introduction

Face it: You’re not going to meet with a Hiring Manager without a Resume. You can dress in the nicest suit, have the greatest demeanor, and converse with the air of a Harvard Graduate. But when it comes to the hiring process you are in the same league as everybody else. The only thing that separates, and differentiates, you from everyone else is your resume.
Now a days the customary route for a job search begins on the Internet. Gone are the days when the majority of job seekers sought employment from their local newspaper. Employers know this and more often than not post their job opportunities on a website specifically targeting job seekers. And when you are presenting your resume on an online forum you absolutely must separate yourself from the hordes of others competing for the same position.
Hiring Managers everyday are swamped with resumes. Each Manager may have his or her own approach to selecting possible candidates. It is your goal to ensure your resume lands in the “A” stack. Not the “B” or “C” stacks. Unless something in your resume catches the Hiring Manager’s attention in the first 30 seconds, your resume may be relegated to the “Hmmmm” stack. Create a document that “Stands out” and it might get 60 seconds or more, and a slot in the “A” stack.
Creating a well crafted resume will be the difference in getting the intention of an employer. We’ve identified some tips that will improve your chances for attracting the attention you deserve.