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Resume writing is an art. You have to practice it until you become an expert in writing. Resume is used as a tool to market an individual in the job market. So, you need to draft the resume effectively in such a manner that the recruiters will read it and call you for an interview. To master the art, you need to understand the nuances and work on them in detail. For an art to flourish, you need to work hard. That?s the most important factor when you prepare your resume. You have to be patient in the entire process of creating a resume.

You need to prepare a personalized resume depending on the requirements of the job offer. You need to match your skills with the skills that are required for the job position you are applying for. This will help the hiring manager to segregate your resume from the lot. You will be called for an interview. Half the battle is won and now you need to impress the employers in the interview.

At the onset, you have to list all the skills, qualifications, certifications that you possess. Once the list is ready, you can begin writing your resume. The main objective of your resume should be giving personal profile in an effective manner that will attract the recruiter. Find out the format that best suits your profile. You can go for a functional resume, if you want to highlights your skills. Whereas if you have good experience then you should go for a chronological resume which focus on your work history. Once you have decides the format, you can begin to draft the resume.

To get an idea of the functional and chronological resume, you can go through samples of resume that can be easily found on the internet. You can look for examples but your resume should be original and not a copy of someone?s resume. A unique resume stands out in the crowd. A unique resume is a combination of right heading, exact summary of skills and qualification and good work experience that suits the job profile that you are applying for.

The art of resume writing lies in how you personalize your resume according to the needs of the situation. Formatting, font and font size play a role in drafting of resume. The resume has to look professional so using fonts like Times New Roman, Arial, and Verdana would be quite helpful. You need not show your creativity in the resume unless you come from a creative field. You can use your creativity in writing a resume by writing simple yet meaning full words and sentences that best describe your profile and personality. Keeping things as simple as possible will help you to come out with a good resume. The key for a perfect resume is it should include all the details yet it should be precise. Within a short span of time, you will get into habit of updating your resume based on your experience and qualifications and then you will master the art.

Monica Levis is an expert in resume writing and resume cover letter writing. She has an experience of more than twenty years. Many senior management level people and entry level candidates have benefited from her services.

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