Know and use the expert resume strategies

Following are the nine core strategies for writing effective and successful resumes, from professional resume writers Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark:

1. Who are you and how do you want to be perceived? You cannot write an effective resume without knowing what type of position you will be seeking.
2. Sell it to me... don't tell it to me. If you "tell it," you are simply stating facts. If you "sell it, " you promote it, advertise it, and draw attention to it.
3. Use keywords. It is vital to include all of the keywords that represent your experience and knowledge so that your resume comes to the attention of employers use scanning technology. (For example, Google)
4. Use the "big" and save the "little". When deciding what to include in your resume, try to focus on the "big" things- new programs, new curricula, reduced operating costs, improved profitability, major projects, improvements in student test results, and more. Give a good, broad-based picture of what you were responsible for and how well you did it.
5. Make your resume "interviewable" Make sure your resume leads the reader where you want to go in the interview and presents just the right organization, content, and appearance to stimulate a productive discussion.
6. Eliminate confusion with structure and context. The average reader will skim your resume quickly and expect to pick up important facts in just a few seconds. Make it as easy as possible for readers to grasp the essential facts.
   
7. Use function to demonstrate achievement. You'll create a more powerful resume presentation if you can translate your job functions into achievements.
8. Remain in the realm of reality. Do not push your skills and qualifications outside the bounds of what is truthful.
9. Be confident. To succeed, you must prepare a resume that is written to sell you, and highlight your qualifications and your success.