Be brief3 of 11Even if you could write dozens of pages on your work history, avoid the temptation. You'll have plenty of time to dig into the details of your skills and accomplishments when you get into an interview, so consider your resume to be a highlights reel. Curate the best of the best to keep your resume to a manageable one or two pages."In a resume, think these three things: short, sweet and to-the-point," Hurwitz says. Related Articles:Part-time jobs for retireesNetworking to a new jobSurviving a job loss11 'fallback' careersRelated Links:Stay-at-home jobs for mom8 great ways to land a jobOffbeat careersGreen jobs on the rise advertisement
Even if you could write dozens of pages on your work history, avoid the temptation. You'll have plenty of time to dig into the details of your skills and accomplishments when you get into an interview, so consider your resume to be a highlights reel. Curate the best of the best to keep your resume to a manageable one or two pages.
"In a resume, think these three things: short, sweet and to-the-point," Hurwitz says.
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