Today, the economic climate is tough and competition for jobs is almost saturated. That is why it is important to understand the proper way to write a resume and to consider all the strategies that work!

Below are 5 resume tips that hiring manages believe are the proper way to write a resume

1. Understand the company you are applying to.

Research the company fully before you even begin to write or update your resume. This will give you a distinct edge, especially if you win an interview.  Knowledge of the company will illustrate you are serious about working for them and give the managers a greater reason to interview you. Once you have enough information, certain key words should stand out. These key words can be used in your resume to illustrate your skills and accomplishments.

2. Use the industry language.

Understanding the industry language shows the prospective employer that you know what you’re talking about. Don’t over do it, but make sure you are familiar with the key terminology. All will also give you confidence too.

More and more resumes are now being scanned by employers (It’s quicker than reading through 100’s of similar resumes). If you post your online, possible employers may look for candidates who use specific key words in their resume. If you have them, you could find yourself getting that call for an interview!

3.Tailor your resume to each job.

If you are applying to a number of different positions, then make sure your resume is tailored and targeted to each position. Resume software can certainly help you with this.

Also mentioning the job or company in your resume shows you have taken time to focus on them and this will give you an advantage, especially if you have tailored your resume to the needs of the employer.

4. Make important information stand out.

Hiring managers are quite happy for important information that you want them to see highlighted. This is a useful strategy, as your resume is likely to be scan read so highlighting important information will grab their attention. You might want to highlight it by either bold facing it, underlining it, or italicizing it, thereby increasing the odds that the reader sees it.

5 .Tailor your resume to the job and salary you want.

Never downplay yourself. Usually it’s not intentional, but it is very common to see someone (especially younger, more inexperienced workers) say something like this: “Seeking an Entry Level Position in Marketing.”

Statement such as these tell the employer that the applicant is only worth about $7 per hour (or less), even if the position is slated to pay $18 per hour. It can also suggest the applicant is 1) inexperienced, 2) not confident, and 3) not qualified.

So, how do you word your summary statement or title at the top of the resume? Even if you are not terribly experienced or somewhat new to the job force, accentuate what great benefits you have that you’re offering the company! Don’t be afraid…

These tips on the proper way to write a resume should get you on the right track at least!