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Resume Tips for Writing a Professional Resume

By Alison Doyle, About.com

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Copyright: Heidi Kristensen

Your resume needs to be professional, polished, and perfect. If it's not, your resume will probably be knocked out of contention for any job you apply for.

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Review these resume tips, so you're sure that your resume helps you secure an interview, rather than hindering your chances of getting selected.

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Top Ten Resume Tips
Want your resume to shine in the eyes of the employer you want to attract? Follow these resume tips to create an interview winning resume that is head and shoulders above the crowd.

Write a Professional Resume
Your resume needs to be professional and polished, because if you don't have a professional resume, your application materials probably won't get a second glance from a hiring manager.

Write a Targeted Resume
Take the time to create a targeted resume that is customized so that it specifically highlights the experience you have that is relevant to the job you are applying for.

Choose the Best Resume
There are several basic types of resumes used to apply for job openings. Depending on your personal circumstances, choose a chronological, a functional, combination, or a targeted resume.

Check Your Resume
This resume checklist includes the information you need to include on your resume. Use the checklist to make sure you have included all relevant information in your resume. Then, check it again, just to be sure.

Proof Your Resume
Review these proofing guidelines to ensure that your resume is consistent and error free.

Use Your LinkedIn Profile as a Resume
How to use your LinkedIn profile to increase your visibility, so employers and recruiters can find you.

Review Resume Samples
Resume samples that fit a variety of employment situations. These sample resumes and templates provide job seekers with examples of resume formats that will work for almost every job seeker

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