{"id":15427,"date":"2022-12-05T15:04:37","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T20:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/?p=15427"},"modified":"2022-12-09T11:16:38","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T16:16:38","slug":"5-tips-on-creating-a-resume-that-hirers-cant-resist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/blog\/5-tips-on-creating-a-resume-that-hirers-cant-resist\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips on creating a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 that hirers can&#8217;t resist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Curating a college r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is one of the most important things you can do when applying to college. Here at Marymount University, we understand that writing a professional college r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is more than simply trying to impress college recruiters. Your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is meant to be a tangible representation \u2014 summing up who you are as an individual, reflecting your experiences and skills. Below are basic factors to consider that will help prepare you to write a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 that will make a lasting impression on any college admissions team.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Narrow down the most important factors in your r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/h2>\n<p>There are many different areas of your life that you can focus on when creating a college r\u00e9sum\u00e9. However, it&#8217;s vital to have a good balance of information that&#8217;s not overwhelming to look at but still displays your personality and background. Remember to consider the below topics as you begin writing and organizing your college r\u00e9sum\u00e9:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High school information, including graduation date, GPA, SAT\/ACT scores and class rank<\/li>\n<li>Achievements (honors, academic awards, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Community service<\/li>\n<li>Hobbies<\/li>\n<li>Coursework (any specific areas that may not appear on your transcript)<\/li>\n<li>Special skills (fluent in a foreign language, proficient in Excel, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. Highlight experiences that showcase your leadership, passion and dedication<\/h2>\n<p>Although grades and test scores are an important part of getting into college, there are other crucial factors that can help you stand out. Sharing experiences that show how you&#8217;ve taken initiative (personally and academically) can both impress colleges and allow you to illustrate why you would be a great asset to the school you&#8217;re applying to. College admissions professionals want to focus on prospective students who they feel will add something to their school&#8217;s community.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Go the extra mile and focus on details in your r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to proofread your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 for any errors or important aspects you may have simply missed when you first began creating it. A clean r\u00e9sum\u00e9 with no grammatical errors will help you come across as a more professional applicant. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/185-powerful-verbs-that-will-make-your-resume-awesome\">Using action verbs<\/a> can also help you express your enthusiasm more effectively. Using words like developed, executed and managed can portray your experience in a way that shows you are a high-achieving and driven individual.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Be truthful and authentic<\/h2>\n<p>Often times, students focus so hard on trying to make their r\u00e9sum\u00e9 sound perfect that they include details and numbers that are actually an elaboration of the truth. Regardless of what you may think colleges want to hear, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intelligent.com\/1-in-4-parents-cheated-to-get-their-child-into-college\/\">it&#8217;s not worth lying<\/a> about any detail in your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 just for a chance to get into a college.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Use Marymount University&#8217;s career services<\/h2>\n<p>At Marymount, we are proud to offer a variety of resources as you navigate the admissions process, as well as throughout your college journey as you enhance skills that you will need to succeed after graduation. Take advantage of resources like Marymount&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/services-resources\/center-for-career-development\/\">Center for Career Development<\/a>, which can help you craft a well-organized and eye-catching r\u00e9sum\u00e9 that will assist in your college applications and when you apply to jobs post-commencement.<\/p>\n<p>We offer advice for <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/services-resources\/center-for-career-development\/students-testing-career-services-page\/resources\/\">writing a competitive r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and cover letter<\/a>, college interviewing basics and much more. Check us out and let Marymount help you make informed decisions as you consider your next academic venture.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Curating a college r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is one of the most important things you can do when applying to college. 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