{"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":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][dfd_single_image image=&#8221;53339&#8243;][dfd_spacer screen_wide_resolution=&#8221;1280&#8243; screen_wide_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_normal_resolution=&#8221;1024&#8243; screen_tablet_resolution=&#8221;800&#8243; screen_mobile_resolution=&#8221;480&#8243; screen_normal_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_tablet_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_mobile_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243;][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][dfd_spacer screen_wide_resolution=&#8221;1280&#8243; screen_wide_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_normal_resolution=&#8221;1024&#8243; screen_tablet_resolution=&#8221;800&#8243; screen_mobile_resolution=&#8221;480&#8243; screen_normal_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_tablet_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_mobile_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243;][dfd_spacer screen_wide_resolution=&#8221;1280&#8243; screen_wide_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_normal_resolution=&#8221;1024&#8243; screen_tablet_resolution=&#8221;800&#8243; screen_mobile_resolution=&#8221;480&#8243; screen_normal_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_tablet_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_mobile_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243;][dfd_info_box delimiter_style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; style=&#8221;style-03&#8243; layout=&#8221;layout-01&#8243; title=&#8221;Tell your story in one page! &#8211; Relevant facts only &#8221; title_font_options=&#8221;tag:h5|color:%23f6b917&#8243; subtitle_font_options=&#8221;tag:div&#8221; font_options=&#8221;tag:div&#8221; icon_number=&#8221;yes&#8221; icon_number_text=&#8221;1&#8243; border_color=&#8221;#f6b917&#8243; line_width=&#8221;120&#8243; line_border=&#8221;4&#8243;][\/dfd_info_box][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][dfd_spacer screen_wide_resolution=&#8221;1280&#8243; screen_wide_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_normal_resolution=&#8221;1024&#8243; screen_tablet_resolution=&#8221;800&#8243; screen_mobile_resolution=&#8221;480&#8243; screen_normal_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_tablet_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_mobile_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243;][dfd_info_box delimiter_style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; style=&#8221;style-03&#8243; layout=&#8221;layout-01&#8243; title=&#8221;No more buzzwords! &#8211; Use appropriate language &#8221; title_font_options=&#8221;tag:h5|color:%23f6b917&#8243; subtitle_font_options=&#8221;tag:div&#8221; font_options=&#8221;tag:div&#8221; icon_number=&#8221;yes&#8221; icon_number_text=&#8221;1&#8243; border_color=&#8221;#f6b917&#8243; line_width=&#8221;120&#8243; line_border=&#8221;4&#8243;][\/dfd_info_box][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][dfd_spacer screen_wide_resolution=&#8221;1280&#8243; screen_wide_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_normal_resolution=&#8221;1024&#8243; screen_tablet_resolution=&#8221;800&#8243; screen_mobile_resolution=&#8221;480&#8243; screen_normal_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_tablet_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_mobile_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243;][dfd_info_box delimiter_style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; style=&#8221;style-03&#8243; layout=&#8221;layout-01&#8243; title=&#8221;Keep it simple! &#8211; Less is more&#8221; title_font_options=&#8221;tag:h5|color:%23f6b917&#8243; subtitle_font_options=&#8221;tag:div&#8221; font_options=&#8221;tag:div&#8221; icon_number=&#8221;yes&#8221; icon_number_text=&#8221;1&#8243; border_color=&#8221;#f6b917&#8243; line_width=&#8221;120&#8243; line_border=&#8221;4&#8243;][\/dfd_info_box][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][dfd_spacer screen_wide_resolution=&#8221;1280&#8243; screen_wide_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_normal_resolution=&#8221;1024&#8243; screen_tablet_resolution=&#8221;800&#8243; screen_mobile_resolution=&#8221;480&#8243; screen_normal_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_tablet_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243; screen_mobile_spacer_size=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text]If you follow these simple tips your resume should standout from the rest. 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