Effective Resume Writing Tips for Job Seekers

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Importance of well-prepared resumes cannot be overstated. Your resume serves as the first impression, so make it count with proper formatting, clear and professional fonts, and impactful content. Follow tips like organizing your resume, using action verbs, and quantifying experiences. Showcase your achievements with concise, bullet-point examples. Additionally, incorporate your unique experiences, such as managing social media profiles or leading cultural exchange activities, to stand out to potential employers. Ensure your resume reflects your skills, achievements, and professionalism effectively.

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R E S U M E W R I T I N G T I P S Judy Liu

I M P O R TA N C E O F R E S U M E S First impression Recruiters are busy! Formatting. Formatting. Formatting

T I P S FONT: Use a clear, professional font (don t use Comic Sans or try to be creative it s most important for your resume to be readable) FORMATTING: Sectionalize your resume Name your file properly (e.g., First and last name) PDF your resume Reverse-chronological order 3-5 bullets per position/role Quantify your experience (use numbers!) Use action verbs (e.g., developed, spearheaded, organized, executed, etc.) Make sure your verb tenses are correct

L O G I S T I C S A N D D E M O How to PDF How to edit file name

E X A M P L E S Experienced Investment Banker who has worked on a number of M&A deals. Collaborated with C-Suite members. Coaching experience. An Investment Banking Associate with 10+ years of experience. Worked on and closed 20+ sell- and buy-side M&A deals each worth about $1B on average. Collaborated with CEOs and CFOs at 10+ venture-funded startups and IPO/M&A candidates. Served as a recruiter, and mentored over 10 new Analysts and Associates.

E X A M P L E B U L L E T S Assisted and supported a deal team on a successful $3.5B acquisition of a public company by a large private equity firm. Interacted with high-profile clients and various levels of management, as an integral part of engagement teams on 10+ full cycles of transactional execution. Assisted in the preparation of over 50 PowerPoint decks based on client materials.

E X A M P L E B U L L E T S C O N T. Managed the company s Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn profiles with a combined following of 50,000+. Planned website development and SEO strategy in accordance with Google Analytics data, driving a y/y increase in web traffic by 27%.

H O W T O I N C O R P O R AT E Y O U R J A PA N E S E E X P E R I E N C E Have a Skills section or Language section Describe your fluency skills briefly Do you have a certification? JLPT? List it What did you do in Japanese Club? Did you organize an event? Manage the budget or finances? Connect people? How many members are in the club? What did you do in Japan? How were you involved in cultural exchange? Events? Did you volunteer for an event? Have an Activities section

E X A M P L E S E C T I O N EDUCATION 2008 2012 Clarkson University, BA in Liberal Arts Pursued a passion for Spanish and Farsi. Vice President, Student International Club.