How To Write A Resume - Our Top 5 Resume Tips That Will Get You The Interview

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MIKE
Hi I'm Mike, and this is my friend Jeff. But you probably know us as the Interview Guys. Today Jeff and I are talking about one of the most important requirements for getting a job interview, your resume.

JEFF
Whether you are applying for a job as a cashier at a donut shop like our friend Shirley here, or as the CEO of a major corporation, your resume is an extremely important part of your job search.

MIKE
I bet you wish you were applying for a job here Jeff...I mean you come here so much that you may as well work here.

JEFF
What can I say? I'm a bit of a long john guy.

MIKE
A few more donuts and you'll be looking like a "wide john" guy...anyway...your resume acts as the first impression with your potential employer, and ultimately can be the deciding factor in whether or not you even get an interview.

JEFF
That's why we've decided to give you our Top 5 tips for getting the most out of your resume. And make sure you watch this video until the end, because we're going to show you exactly how to make sure your resume stands out against all of your competition. So what's the first tip Mike?

MIKE
Our first resume tip is to keep it simple in terms of design. If your resume looks cluttered and confusing to you, imagine what the hiring manager is going to think - That you're a cluttered and confused employee. You also want to stay away from using any fancy designs and fonts. That means none of your signature smiley faces or hearts, okay Jeff?

JEFF
Copy that Mike. Tip #2 is that you need to include important keywords in your resume. Companies nowadays use digital database technology to scan resumes for important keywords, meaning, that if you don't have those keywords in your resume than your resume won't get put in the "yes" pile! You can generally find the best keywords to use in the job description.

MIKE
Our third resume tip is to use what we like to call "power words". Instead of writing that you "worked on this or that", try using more effective vocabulary like "implemented", "developed", "initiated" or "executed". These power words will show the potential employer that you are capable and intelligent.

JEFF
Tip #4 is to remember to tailor your resume to the job you are applying for. Every job you apply for is going to have a unique set of requirements, and you should ensure that your experience and skills are completely aligned with those requirements. You should have a different, unique resume for every job you apply for.

MIKE
And last but not least, Tip #5 is to consider getting professional help. While you are definitely capable of putting together an acceptable resume, in today's grueling job market, sometimes "acceptable" just isn't enough. It's really important that you stand out, so having a professional writer in your corner will not only save you a ton of time, but also ensure your first impression is a memorable one.

JEFF
Mike's right. A lot of our students use resume-writing and editing services with great success. So we wanted to go out and try a few of them out, and see which ones we liked the best. We found one that did a really great job, and have written a review for it.

MIKE
If you think you need some help with your resume, we suggest that you read the review right away! These professionals will help you with using keywords, tailoring your resume to the job you're interviewing for, and ensure that your resume gets put on the "yes pile" every time!

[alondraquintana]

1. Keep the design simple
2. Include important keywords
3. Use "power" words
4. Tailor your resume to the job you're applying for
5. Consider getting professional help

[kfiz]

girl on right: It all happened back in Nam... *flashbacks with explosions and guns

[cierianregenwetter]

1:43 I didn't get the job for a surgeon that I wanted, even though I used your power words. I told them that I execute my patients humanely and that they won't ever feel a thing, but the hospital just called the police. Thanks a lot! >:(

[DiggityDoglikeDogg]

Her eye's are wide open, yet all she sees is darkness...

[AmazinglyCrazyMan]

Those jokes at the beginning... oh no... please....

[rickramirez]

Her flashbacks of Vietnam were faint, but the feel was real

[ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hi Mike and Jeff! Great breakdown of how to write a winning resume. I especially like that you mentioned that your resume is the "first impression".

[eargasm]

who else was brought to this vid from alta vista school?

[biteme]

Shirley has seen some shit having those Vietnam flashbacks....*faint screaming*

[marthagilbert]

These have been really useful tips. I just need to know the right questions to ask during an interview with the boss. I'm 20 and I need a job anywhere.

[withsugarontp]

Why are the captions for these videos so often incorrect? The tips are great, but it seems like they're transcribed phonetically?

[marythomas]

Thats a really nice video. :) thanks guys..
P.s- your last tip about professional help- do you guys provide that?

[whatsup]

The captions read "you also want to stay away from using any fancy designs and farts".
However, I believe it is acceptable to fart on your resume and hand it to your prospective manager as long as the smell has dissipated.

[alanoakes]

Thanks guys I have been job hunting for a long time now. Thank you guys for creating your videos. series. Hope the tips help me get that great job have been searching for. I will let you know how my progress turns out Thanks Again Mr. Alan J. Oakes.

[TheMysteryman]

A few more of those doughnuts, and you'll be looking more like a wide john guy

[JediPolock]

That woman behind the counter used every trick in the book these guys wrote and could still only get this crappy job in a doughnut shop. O_O . . .

[MyTeenLifeLoLTV]

this might sounds stupid, so pls bear with me.. i've graduated high school about a year ago and right now i'm in my 8th months of college. i'm interested to apply an interning job, which requires a resume...:/ There's nothing new so far in my college activities, so is it alright if I include my elementary and high school days achievements in my resume?? because i have TONS of those..

[pjschloemer]

OK...  nice contradiction there  guys,   Early in the video you're saying   to not use "fancy fonts, etc.."  and  then you say to tailor the resume to the job you're applying for.. Well here is the contradiction...  IF I am applying for Graphic Design Jobs which require the use of fancy fonts and design, I am in fact going to tailor my resume as such.  Why don't resume professionals ever  think about that ? 

[thecvguyofficial]

I saw the other day you are looking for career advice type videos!. We do those at the CV Guy - if you get a chance do stop by :)

[samiaabdelawel]

Resume has to have a meaningful and has to be currently  to be communicate if  nessary for example current address and current telephone number ??and no body can get it and no firm can inform us  about the change of the company or industry and offices. why we care putting address of old company that we work and telephone number as well where their telephone numberis not curretly used in the market or office..