{"id":20037,"date":"2017-05-24T11:51:18","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T15:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=20037"},"modified":"2023-10-31T11:20:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T15:20:40","slug":"writing-resume-high-salaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/writing-resume-high-salaries\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for a Resume That Brings High Salaries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the purpose of your resume? Do you write it to get invited to a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/interview-tips-get-the-job\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">job interview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You write it to indicate a professional value and let hiring managers see your cost as an expert. If you can sell your skills via a resume, it won&#8217;t be a problem to do that at interviews. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every word of your resume should cry about your worth for employers to understand you deserve a high salary. But what exactly should you write there and how to do that to succeed?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here are 6 tips that will help you write a resume to bring you high salaries.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>1) Customize it<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You go online and borrow a one-size-fits-it-all format for your resume. What a mistake! You need to customize it as often as running for different positions, demonstrating the significant aspects of each one.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, forget about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/plagiarismcheck.org\/blog\/paraphrase-vs-plagiarism\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plagiarizing or paraphrasing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> resumes from others. When you run for an office manager position, show flexibility to recruiters; if you apply for design, creativity is your ace in a sleeve; completed projects mentioned in your resume would help to attract hiring managers if you run for a marketer position, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think what in your resume fits a particular position best \u2013 and customize it accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>2) Structure it<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/resume-tips-grab-recruiters-attention\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resume structure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that works best for most recruiters:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put your full name first.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a professional photo.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mention the city and your phone number. (Don&#8217;t write your post address: no one is going to check whether you live there.)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The desired job position goes next.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write about your competencies: knowledge, skills, personal qualities, achievements.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell about a job experience. Start with the latest one. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, you can mention some additional information in your resume: driving license, courses you&#8217;ve finished, languages you know, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It appears that a <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>font, size, and format<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your resume matter too. Calibri and Arial (size 10-12) work best, but don&#8217;t use charts and make sure your CV is no longer than two pages: one page is okay for graduates<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/tips-for-college-seniors-first-job\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">looking for their first jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but 3-4 pages are too much because most hiring managers will not read them (they simply don&#8217;t have time to do that).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking about formats, you might want to save a resume in DOCX. Others might fail to open and some (PDF, for example) don&#8217;t allow recruiters to make notes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p>[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id=&#8221;lZNYSb14&#8243; upload-date=&#8221;2023-10-31T15:09:10.000Z&#8221; name=&#8221;How to Write a Resume&#8221; description=&#8221;TUN sits down with Andre Fontenelle, the associate director for internships and employer relations at Brooklyn College, to discuss how students should write their resumes. &#8221; player-type=&#8221;static&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>3) Use business English<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though a resume is not a college essay, every word in your resume and your writing style matter because they can tell recruiters a lot about your professional background and personality.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What language do you need here?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use common words.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid cliches.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t be too formal.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write short and clear sentences.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t forget to proofread.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edit if necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/english\/business\/blog\/learn-business-english-vocabulary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business English<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doesn&#8217;t equal long words and hard-to-understand passages. Be concise, sound clear, and make a positive impression with your language. As well as formalism, gobbledygook is the last thing you need when applying for well-paid jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>4) Demonstrate qualities and success<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gone are the days when your resume was nothing but a sheet of paper with cold facts about your education and job experience. To bring you high wages, a CV should tell the story of your success as well as showcase personal qualities that make you a perfect fit for the position.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have achievements? Demonstrate how they relate to this particular job and your personality. Don&#8217;t write you are good in sales, but measure your sales success in numbers. For example: \u201cI&#8217;ve increased the sales by 25% for 3 months.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same goes for qualities. Describe them in a way to demonstrate your personality. Try something like \u201cI&#8217;ve developed the marketing strategy for two projects of my department after the team lead had left,\u201d rather than \u201cI am a good leader.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>5) Earn maximum scores<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s reveal the secret of every recruiter: they have scores for each section of your resume. The more scores your resume gets, the stronger your chances of being invited to a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/job-interview-questions-answer\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">job interview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With 5-10 seconds spent on scanning each CV, hiring managers pay most attention to your name, photo, job experience, and education.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that in mind, do your best to get maximum scores for these sections:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your photo is of a high quality.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalance.com\/resume-keywords-and-tips-for-using-them-2063331\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keywords<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you use.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember about the format of your resume: make it easier for a recruiter to scan and find the core information.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your success stories and brands for whom you previously worked matter too.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>6) Pay attention to your cover letter<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/cover-letter-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">well-written cover letter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a big plus to your professional resume. Even if short, it helps recruiters understand who you are, why you want to work with them, and what you can do for employers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get a top-paying job, write a resume that would sell your professionalism and personality, not a mere set of skills you&#8217;ve got in college. Imagine your CV as a program interface and ask yourself if its design and features are attractive enough for you to download it. Remember, your resume is your interface for recruiters &#8212; demonstrate your worth and make them want to buy you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p>[divider]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">RELATED:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/resume-rules-internship-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">12 Rules for Resume Perfection<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the purpose of your resume? 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