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Winning the resume battle is not as complex as you might imagine.  Think of it as a self-promotion flyer or a sales brochure and you will get the right angle.  Just be very careful to be truthful and don’t err on the side of too much exaggeration or boastfulness.

Start off with the basics of contact information and be simple and straightforward.  No need for fancy colors, typestyles or textures.  That is not to say that you should be boring or looking to write a fact sheet.  You want to bring out your personality and maybe a little spunk in your resume.

Talk about the things you did that went beyond the call of duty on the job.  Point to the major accomplishments that left some sort of legacy when you finished the job and moved on.  Did you write a new procedure manual?  Did you start up or convert to a new system or program?  What percentage of sales increase did your department attain as a result of implementing some new ideas you came up with as part of a sales team?  You get the idea.

After you document all your work history (that applies to what job you are seeking, that is) go on to talk about your training and education.  Finish up with other tidbits that speak to your skill sets of managing people, running computer programs, overseeing projects or whatever you have done outside of the job that makes sense to include here.

You are on your way to winning a new job with a terrific resume.