#33 (The 6 Rules of a Merit-Based Resume)

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗧𝗜𝗞 𝗧𝗢𝗞: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟲 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲

Creating a merit-based resume involves highlighting your qualifications, achievements, and skills to showcase why you are the best fit for a particular job.

1. Choose the Right Format – Start with a clean, professional resume template. Chronological or combination formats are often best for merit-based resumes, as they emphasize your work history and accomplishments. Use bullet points for lists to make information more scannable.

2. Contact Information – Include your name, phone number, email address, and optionally, your LinkedIn profile.

3. Summary – Write a brief summary statement that highlights your value as it relates to the targeted role.

4. Professional Experience – List your work experience in reverse chronological order (most recent job first). Include the following for each job: job title, company name and location, employment dates (month and year), bulleted list of responsibilities and achievements, focus on quantifiable achievements and use action verbs (e.g., “increased sales by 20%,” “led a team of 10 employees”). Highlight accomplishments relevant to the job you’re applying for.

5. Education – List your educational background in reverse chronological order.
Include the name of the institution, degree earned, graduation date, and any relevant academic honors or awards.

6. Skills – Create a dedicated section for your key skills. Include both hard skills (e.g., programming languages, software proficiency) and soft skills (e.g., communication, leadership). Tailor your skills to match the requirements of the job.

7. Certifications and Training – If you have relevant certifications or completed training programs, include them in a separate section.

8. Achievements and Awards – Highlight any awards, recognitions, or honors you’ve received related to your field or profession.

9. Projects (Optional) – If applicable, include a section where you can showcase specific projects or initiatives you’ve worked on that demonstrate your skills and achievements.

10. Professional Memberships – Mention any memberships in professional organizations or associations related to your industry.

11. Volunteer Work – Include volunteer experiences that are relevant to the job or demonstrate skills and qualities sought after by employers.

12. Tailor Your Resume – Customize your resume for each job application by emphasizing qualifications and achievements that are most relevant to the specific role.

13. Keep it Concise – Less is more. Show them your value offerings in as little amount of verbiage as possible.

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Creating a merit-based resume involves highlighting your qualifications, achievements, and skills to showcase why you are the best fit for a particular job. 1. Choose the Right Format – Start with a clean, professional resume template. Chronological or combination formats are often best for merit-based resumes, as they emphasize your work history and accomplishments. Use bullet points for lists to make information more scannable. 2. Contact Information – Include your name, phone number, email address, and optionally, your LinkedIn profile. 3. Summary – Write a brief summary statement that highlights your value as it relates to the targeted role. 4. Professional Experience – List your work experience in reverse chronological order (most recent job first). Include the following for each job: job title, company name and location, employment dates (month and year), bulleted list of responsibilities and achievements, focus on quantifiable achievements and use action verbs (e.g., “increased sales by 20%,” “led a team of 10 employees”). Highlight accomplishments relevant to the job you’re applying for. 5. Education – List your educational background in reverse chronological order. Include the name of the institution, degree earned, graduation date, and any relevant academic honors or awards. 6. Skills – Create a dedicated section for your key skills. Include both hard skills (e.g., programming languages, software proficiency) and soft skills (e.g., communication, leadership). Tailor your skills to match the requirements of the job. 7. Certifications and Training – If you have relevant certifications or completed training programs, include them in a separate section. 8. Achievements and Awards – Highlight any awards, recognitions, or honors you’ve received related to your field or profession. 9. Projects (Optional) – If applicable, include a section where you can showcase specific projects or initiatives you’ve worked on that demonstrate your skills and achievements. 10. Professional Memberships – Mention any memberships… See the rest: https://mjwcareers.com/news #resumewriting #resumewritingservices #resume #resumewriter #jobhunting

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