You want to present that which is most relevant to your employer. And what’s most relevant to them is the skills which match the position and your relevant experience in the field. Present your most recent period of employment below your skills. Your qualifications can come last, in this case – they’re not irrelevant but they’re not what your potential employer is focused on when reading your resume.
Make it easy for them. If you’re a match, let them see that right away, instead of drawing it out in long paragraphs.
Fancy Free
Present yourself in a way that grabs attention through words, not details. No bright colored resumes or fancy, cursive fonts. No perfumed pages or hand delivered resumes, complete with pink or blue bows. This is not a celebration, it’s an application.
If you want to stand out, do so with your professionalism. Plain, white paper, black font, and laid out in a manner which is easy on the eye. Recommendation: Arial or Times New Roman, 12 point font.
Keep things concise. You’re sending your resume, not an autobiography. A thick resume reeks of narcissism, desperation or both. That’s not the vibe you want to put out there when applying for a job.
