Write an Incredible Resume: 5 Golden Rules!, by Jeff Su on YouTube. 8 min 37 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 37 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Open a blank document and paste in the full job description. Read it twice and highlight the skills, tools and duties that repeat most often.
Build a word cloud from the job description text using a free online word cloud tool. The largest words are the keywords your resume should include.
Add your LinkedIn profile URL near your name and contact details at the top of the resume. Make sure the profile is public and matches the resume.
Rewrite each bullet point to include a measurable result. Use numbers, percentages, dollar amounts or time saved instead of vague duties.
Trim the resume to roughly 475 to 600 words. Cut old jobs, repeated skills and filler sentences until you land in that range.
Search your draft for buzzwords and clichés like team player, hard worker, go-getter or results-driven. Replace each one with a concrete fact.
Read the resume out loud once to catch awkward phrasing, then check spelling, dates and job titles against your records.
Save a copy as a PDF and name the file with your name and the role, such as Firstname-Lastname-Resume.pdf.
Tips and common mistakes
Mirror the exact wording of the job description where it is honest, since many companies screen resumes by keyword.
One measurable result per bullet is enough. Too many numbers make a line hard to read.
Keep formatting simple with one column and standard headings so applicant tracking software can parse it.
Update the keyword list for every application instead of sending one generic resume everywhere.
Questions
How long should a resume be?
Aim for about 475 to 600 words, which usually fits on one page for early-career applicants and up to two pages for experienced ones. Length matters less than keeping every line relevant.
Do I need a LinkedIn profile on my resume?
It helps recruiters verify your background and see more detail without cluttering the page. Add the full URL and keep the profile consistent with your resume.
What if I have no work experience?
Use projects, coursework, volunteering and part-time jobs, and attach measurable results to each. Keywords from the job description still matter most.
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