9 Steps to Your Best Resume Ever

If you're in the job market - perhaps after a hiatus - or if you've just been in a slump of interviews but no hire, maybe it's time to revamp the succinct little picture of who you are and what you're capable of...

YOUR RESUME.

Maybe I just am feeling a little nauseous about this kind of thing because I was in that position - nearly a year of interviewing and "reworking" myself and my resume to better fit whatever job I was interviewing for. BUT, I do know that some of these points are valid and are worth it to take a look at when re-thinking your resume.

1. Overdoing contacts. Just list simple contact facts, nothing else.
2. Relying on clichés. 'Innovated' and 'self-motivated' are virtually meaningless now because of overuse.
3. Not describing past employers well. If your hiring manager doesn't understand your past employer listing, he or she won't know what a great asset you were.
4. Using outdated formatting.
5. Underselling self-employment. There's a lot to be said for making money from nothing. Play it up.
6. Leading with an objective (Seriously. Just b/c MS Word says that's a good idea...doesn't mean it is). 
7. Revealing when you got your degree. This could be bad for those who are older than the hiring manager.
8. Delving too deep into the past. Just keep it relevant.
9. Showcasing run-of-the-mill skills. Really - if you have "proficiency with MS Office Programs" - join the 6 billion others.

Take a look at this video on how to take your resume material and make it go further. Your future self in a better job will thank you.