More Resume Highlights

Interviews are done, and I have decided on a candidate. She seems like she is fit for the job. Here is a snippet from a resume that I obviously rejected:

"I have strong math skills, I am able to make correct change when operating a cash register. I am able to talk to different people from different countries with different ethnic backgrounds."

Also, please don't use slang: "Helped Customers with their purchases and rang up purchases."

Use the same tense throughout your resume. Don't say "Greet customers when they walk in" then turn around and say "helping with inventory" and top it off with "Filed paperwork."

Even if you did the same exact tasks for different jobs, don't ever write the words "Same description." Find a way to restate the job with synonyms at least.

Oh and "To find a job that is fun" is not the best objective and not the greatest way to start your resume.

Tweak your resume for each employer. It's worth the effort. At the very least, and as I've said before, match the objective to the title of the job ad.

Ok, back to work.