With the U.S. economy at near-record highs, job opportunities are aplenty and new challenges await many. Therefore, no better time than now to have your resume reviewed, updated and ready for that unexpected call from either a recruiter or a potential new employer.
Here are some simple tips as you look to freshen up your resume:
• Provide basic complete contact information with accurate phone number and personal email address. If you have venue or facility-specific certifications, add your “letters” after your last name.
• Use bullets instead of lengthy paragraphs. Treat the most important part of your resume as if you were planning or handling the logistics of a major event — the easier to read the better.
• Unless perfect, absolutely necessary, or done with a clear purpose, omit an objective or summary.
• Stick with the most relevant and recent content when deciding what stays or goes.
• Blatantly showcase hard skills — technological, languages spoken; weave soft skills throughout.
• Accomplished professionals have goals and numbers – so share them! Number of personnel you manage, specific events you booked or managed, percentage of improvements in vital areas.