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About the Author: Pat Kendall is a nationally certified resume writer and e-resume expert with 20+ years of experience. Pat is the author of two books on electronic resumes / online job search and contributor to The Complete Job Search Guide for Latinos.

Your involvement in academic and/or trade associations can help to reinforce your candidacy, as many employers view such memberships as indicators of your commitment and professionalism. In fact, the names of organizations are typically used as criteria in keyword searches, so be sure to include them -- along with any related training or certification programs sponsored by the organization.

A well-written summary statement sets the tone for the entire resume and establishes that you have the desired experience and skill-set to do the job.

Resume keywording is the process of adding legitimate keywords to your resume to maximize its keyword content. Since most resumes are processed electronically – and ranked and scored based on their keyword content – it's very likely that the effectiveness of your resume will hinge on whether it contains the right keywords.

For most people, the heart and soul of their qualifications--the "substance" that ultimately sways employers--is their job descriptions. Optimizing them is a priority, but how do you write job descriptions that get employers' attention? Is there a magic formula?

Accomplishments By:

Here is an easy "ABC" formula that you can use to brainstorm and develop accomplishments for your resume:

Active Verbs Inventory By:

Replace words like “duties” and “responsible for” with active verbs. Here’s a list of common active verbs that are used in resume writing

Active Writing Style By:

To improve your resume's effectiveness, avoid passive writing and use active verbs and a telegraphic writing style with no personal pronouns.

Today, while job seekers are beginning to understand the importance of having a well defined personal brand many however still do not carry their brand over into their resumes. As a result, candidates walk into an interview room as just ink on paper. And while they may look the part, their resume may leave the interviewer underwhelmed, and unimpressed. As you approach your job search, or polish your resume to prepare for a career transition, ask yourself what is it that separates you from the pack? What is it that separates your resume from the stack?

Resume Critique Checklist By:

Will managers read this resume? Whether you're evaluating a friend's or your own, make sure you can answer yes to these questions.

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