The Right Way to Proofread Your Executive Resume

The Right Way to Proofread Your Executive Resume Making a mistake in your executive resume can be detrimental to your success in landing your next job. Even if you use the best executive resume format imaginable, a typographical errors shows you could lack attention to detail, which is an important characteristic of any executive. Proofreading your executive resume is essential, but proofreading it the right way is even more important. When you’re working on your resume for several hours, it’s easy to overlook a mistake. Here are some of the top ways you should proofread your resume. Proofread Out Loud When you read your resume out loud to yourself or to someone else, you’ll be able to identify some obvious issues. Whether the issues revolve around the overall flow of your resume or a word that simply doesn’t make sense, sometimes reading it out loud will help identify problems you overlook when reading it silently. Don’t Skip Sections The key to writing resumes that get you hired is to treat every section of your resume with equal importance. If you have a references section, proofread the phone numbers or other contact information. It’s easy to skip sections like this, but it will look unprofessional if your potential employer calls a wrong number when trying to reach your reference. Have a Peer Review Your Resume Your peers can play a big role in your effort to create resumes that get you hired. Ask a friend or family member you trust to look over your executive resume in detail. When you’ve looked at your resume for several hours over the course of a few days, sometimes it’s easy to overlook minor details. Having a peer review your resume can help identify these minor issues to clean up your resume overall. Hire a Professional Resume Service Hiring a quality professional resume writing service to proofread your resume should be your last step before finalizing your resume. But just because it’s the last step doesn’t mean it should be skipped. With the highly competitive job market today, having a professional proofread your resume can ensure it is in the best shape possible for improving your chances of getting an interview. At Professional Resume Services, we can help executives not only write their resumes, but proofread them and provide constructive criticism and suggestions to make it better. If you are pleased with your resume, but want another set of experienced eyes to review it, feel free to reach out to us at any time.

Job Interview Tips For Resume Writing and Formatting Guidelines

Job Interview Tips For Resume Writing and Formatting GuidelinesSo you are about to submit your resume to a job interview. It may not seem like a big deal, but if it is poorly formatted and it doesn't capture your resume's potential it can cost you. Professional resume writing and formatting guidelines will make this experience much easier for you and your resume to be successful. The following tips will help you in a very short amount of time to get your resume on the desk of the hiring manager.You need to take a good look at the font that you are using and make sure that it is appropriate. This can be one of the most important things to consider. Remember, it will be coming from the employer and you want it to look professional and presentable.Formatting guidelines state that a good color scheme is important. I recommend that you use dark blue and light blue for your resume to complement the background. If you don't have a great color scheme, you could always ask your recruiter or H R professional to help you come up with one for you.Formatting guidelines state that you should always try to include your contact information on your resume. This is just a personal preference as some people are more comfortable having their contact information at the top of the resume. Many people will find it easier to fill out the contact information on the first page of the resume.Keep your resume organized and avoid anything cluttered or chaotic. Make sure that all of your contact information is put in a page. Also make sure that all information is listed in chronological order so that you are able to find everything quickly.Remember to use bullet points to help you focus on the most important information. Also keep in mind that only say what is necessary. If you are being asked about experiences that you have had, do not list each specific experience in the entire resume. Just write the most pertinent information needed and don't try to go off on a tangent that you didn't nee d to go off on.The more effective you are at organizing your resume, the better chance you have of getting the job you want. You also want to make sure that you are accurate with your resume. These guidelines should help you a great deal with getting you started on a new career and building a good resume.

What Successful People Do When They Wake Up

What Successful People Do When They Wake Up Matt Frisbie “Mornings used to feel manic because the first thing I did was look at my phone. So I bought an alarm clock and now try not to sleep with my phone next to my bed. I wake up at 6:30 a.m. and visualize the three things I want to get done. I always try to do the toughest thing first, which helps me feel productive and proactive instead of reactive.” â€"Natalie Mackey, 33, cofounder of cosmetic line Winky Lux   Andrew Eccles “I find that my creativity is most fertile in the morning. I get up around 7 or 8, and while my eyes are closed, I set an intention for the day. There’s something about the metaphor of morning as being full of opportunity and possibility that I really identify with.” â€"Robert Battle, 44, artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater       Lysogene “I wake up between 6:30 and 7 and drink a large glass of water and a coffee in bed. I like to take 10 or 15 minutes for some breathing exercises after opening the windows to let some fresh air in. It’s crucial that I have that time for myself.” â€"Karen Aiach, 45, founder and CEO of biotech company Lysogene   The Honest Company “My day can be hectic, especially with four children under the age of 9. At least five days a week, before I walk out of my bedroom, I do a stretch routine at the foot of my bed. I go through a set of poses, flow, and breathing exercises for 10 minutes, then have at least two 16-ounce glasses of kombucha to feel hydrated. I try to listen to my body as much as possible.” â€"Christopher Gavigan, 43, cofounder and chief purpose officer of Honest Company     Dylan Coulter “First thing in the morning is a very efficient time for me. I have three kids, so I have to be mindful about when I get everything done. I get up at around 5:45 a.m., but my day starts the night before. I plan by looking at my calendar and pack a bag with a change of work clothes. I’m very disciplined about making sure I get to bed at the right time so I can get up, put on my workout gear, and have a high-energy start to the day.” â€"Sarah Robb O’Hagan, 45, CEO of Flywheel Sports This story originally appeared on Real Simple.