{"id":53337,"date":"2022-08-31T08:25:33","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T13:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldwideinternships.org\/blog\/internship-in-new-york-city-a-dream-come-true-copy\/"},"modified":"2022-08-18T10:07:37","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T15:07:37","slug":"polish-your-resume-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldwideinternships.org\/blog\/polish-your-resume-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Polish your resume in 3 steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"dfd-single-image-module6a2510349eaa1-8719\" class=\"dfd-single-image-module  image-center  dfd-img-lazy-load\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1500 844'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/worldwideinternships.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/resume-tips-polish-your-resume.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\"  alt=\"Image module\" \/><\/div><div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main requirements in any <a href=\"https:\/\/worldwideinternships.org\/internship_programs\/\">internship<\/a> or job you apply for is an appropriate resume. A document that sums up your professional or academic experiences in a relevant way will ensure that the companies you are applying to get to know you and learn the reasons why you are perfect for the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that it can be difficult to showcase yourself in just one page, but this is your first impression with any company, which is why it is so important to make sure that it\u2019s as great as possible. In this blog we\u2019re sharing with you some tips to craft a brilliant resume.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div><div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div><div id=\"idinfobox6a2510349ebb8\" class=\"dfd-info-box clearfix style-03 layout-01  idinfobox6a2510349ebb8 text-center\" ><div class=\"dfd-animate-container\"><h5 class=\"info-box-title \" style=\"color: #f6b917 !important; \">Tell your story in one page! - Relevant facts only <\/h5><div class=\"wrap-delimiter\"><div class=\"delimiter\" style=\"width:120px;border-width:4px;border-bottom-style:dotted\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"description\" style=\"\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t(function($){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('head').append('<style type=\"text\/css\"> .idinfobox6a2510349ebb8 .module-icon {border-color: #f6b917;}<\/style>');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t})(jQuery)\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When building your resume, remember to add only information that a recruiter will consider significant to the role you\u2019re applying to. If you are applying for a specific field, make sure related achievements are detailed and specified. In addition to this, remove all unnecessary information like address, hobbies, etc, unless specifically requested.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div><div id=\"idinfobox6a2510349ec21\" class=\"dfd-info-box clearfix style-03 layout-01  idinfobox6a2510349ec21 text-center\" ><div class=\"dfd-animate-container\"><h5 class=\"info-box-title \" style=\"color: #f6b917 !important; \">No more buzzwords! - Use appropriate language <\/h5><div class=\"wrap-delimiter\"><div class=\"delimiter\" style=\"width:120px;border-width:4px;border-bottom-style:dotted\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"description\" style=\"\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t(function($){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('head').append('<style type=\"text\/css\"> .idinfobox6a2510349ec21 .module-icon {border-color: #f6b917;}<\/style>');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t})(jQuery)\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When listing your responsibilities, use past-tense verbs, not infinitives. Add your achievements, measurements and how or what you used to accomplish your tasks. This will demonstrate your soft skills &amp; hard skills in action. Little tip inside the tip! \u2013 Every year, LinkedIn puts out a list of \u201coverused\u201d resume words, including some like: r<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">esponsible, organized or motivated, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">among many others<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div><div id=\"idinfobox6a2510349ec65\" class=\"dfd-info-box clearfix style-03 layout-01  idinfobox6a2510349ec65 text-center\" ><div class=\"dfd-animate-container\"><h5 class=\"info-box-title \" style=\"color: #f6b917 !important; \">Keep it simple! - Less is more<\/h5><div class=\"wrap-delimiter\"><div class=\"delimiter\" style=\"width:120px;border-width:4px;border-bottom-style:dotted\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"description\" style=\"\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t(function($){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('head').append('<style type=\"text\/css\"> .idinfobox6a2510349ec65 .module-icon {border-color: #f6b917;}<\/style>');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t})(jQuery)\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less is always more, so avoid <\/span><b>overly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> decorated and flashy resumes. Although your document should not lack visual appeal, it should definitely be quality over quantity. Go for a font like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia, Book Antiqua or Tahoma and you can even add a subtle use of color.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]If you follow these simple tips your resume should standout from the rest. And don&#8217;t be nervous if there isn&#8217;t too much information to put on there, check out our tips on how to build a resume without experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/worldwideinternships\/reels\/\">here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"40\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"40\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"40\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"40\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1650991107840{background-color: #f6b917 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 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