But just because you have the qualifications and experience needed for a particular job, your resume must demonstrate that. If you don’t know how to prepare a resume that shows you at your best, that reflects both your qualifications and potential, yours will end up in the recycle bin.

In order for your resume to be effective, it has to laid out in a logical order. Traditionally, the reverse chronological resume is the form most often used. This type of resume lists your last place of employment first followed by the one previous to that, and so on. If you’re not sure of which type to use, this style is the best bet.

It’s best if you keep your resume to one page. Keep in mind that the person (or persons) reviewing your resume are no doubt busy people. That further demonstrates the importance of the information you include on your resume. Most potential employers don’t make final decisions based on resumes alone (that’s what job interviews are for). But a good resume gives you a chance to get to the interview stage. Remember, your resume is your introduction, your list of qualifications, and your chance to prove that you are the best one for the job (or at least one of the best). Your resume is very important in that sense.

A great resume may very well cut down on the competition for the job. How? Well, you can probably count on a small percentage of your potential competition taking themselves out of the running with a poor resume . We’ve all seen resumes with typos and misspelled words and they usually end up in the recycle bin. Other resumes from the competition may be grammatically correct but dull and devoid of important information. That leaves a handful of candidates just as qualified as you. Your goal is not actually getting hired based on your resume, you simply want to proceed to the next step in the job selection process.

Another reason your resume is so important is it gives you a chance to address specific issues a particular employer is sensitive to. For example, a particular company might have a problem with a high turnover rate or finding employees who are willing to travel. Of course, in order to address these issues, you must be aware of them. Always research a company before sending your resume. By taking the time to make a few minor changes before sending, you can tailor your resume to a particular company’s needs.

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