By: Madison Hutton
Resume Tips
- Your Resume is your ticket to an interview
- If you include an objective/summary, stay away from generic text
- Use the top line in your resume to show how you would bring value to the company
- Use powerful active verbs in your resume such as, Manage, Direct, Increase, Improve, and Lead
- Highlight how your skills will benefit the potential employer
- Show company knowledge in your intro email or cover letter
- Don’t focus on your shortcomings. Avoid phrases like “although I don’t have much experience”
- Highlight your accomplishments not just your job description
- Ask yourself “so what” when you write your resume
- LinkedIn should have all jobs that are listed on resume
- Social Media expert: always put most up to date analytics
- Employer needs to be able to see key highlights in 30 seconds or less
- Showcase your skills in portfolio or on personal website
- Resume should only be one page maximum
Interviewing Tips
- Take a moment the night before to think about stories and examples from everything you’ve accomplished
- Always overdress
- Match handshake
- Exude confidence through your verbal and non-verbal language
- End sentences very strong
- Impress the interviewer. Always stand out.
- Use the equation: WAIT + DETERMINE + ANSWER +SUPPORT +STOP
- Always take a breath/pause and determine your answer
- Eliminate the word “just” from the interview process
- NEVER bring up salary
- Always send a follow up note