8 Tips for Writing a Winning Resume

Today, I'll share 8 crucial tips for making your resume better - and increasing the chances that it'll land you an interview.
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[@Thomasfrank]

Bonus tip: I also like to keep a "master resume" for my own records. This is a longer document that lists EVERY job I've had, club I've been a part of, award I've won, etc. By keeping all of this in one place, you'll have a single document you can refer to for deciding which items should go on each tailored resume you submit for individual job openings. Plus, if you're ever interviewed or asked to write a personal statement or bio, it gives you something to reference. If you're looking for even more tips, we've got a full resume article on my website: collegeinfogeek.com/how-to-write-a-resume/

[@gawanoh3799]

This is the best tip of all and i have never heard it before!

[@cinnamon5187]

i see you didnt include a summary seciton? you reckon its best left for cover letter or unnecessary for your particular field in IT and media? what about receptionists? with couple years exp

[@CassThompsonConsulting]

This is always my favorite tip to share- the master resume makes tailoring for each job so much easier! This is also why you should just keep your resume in a Word doc and not get all fancy in Photoshop- tailoring off a master in Word is the most efficient use of time in my experience.

[@olyshtep]

I do this too! For my CV as well.

[@davidsonmg]

I do the same....this also helps remember other responsibilities that were not listed on my resume.

[@johnwisniewski8712]

I’m a professional recruiter and I completely concur with all of the tips. Great video!

[@AruwakEM]

I am ready to be recruited :)

[@rooneymara8061]

How do you become a professional recruiter?

[@DagnirRen]

Rooney Mara work in Human Resources

[@chantalince8452]

Hi are u a recruiter in SA?

[@lebogangramaswe3645]

@@chantalince8452 I would like to get in touch with n SA recruiter too.

[@faubusmingus5982]

Dude I just want a dishwashing job.

[@SAiNT985]

Did you ever get it?

[@Turtlepower1987.]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣??? Why

[@ElizabethCordary]

😂😂😂😂 cute.

[@rushawn3248]

😂😂bruh

[@faubusmingus5982]

@@SAiNT985 yes, but now I’m the sous chef

[@joeyb2158]

Man, I just edited my resume & listened to some of your tips. Mannnnnnnnn I got a call for an interview in just 24hrs!!! Appreciate you my friend✊🏻😁

[@rexduvall7097]

I've never made one but my family wants to move to another state so here we go lol!

[@pc2749]

Wow

[@osse1n]

*Resumé* - Simple and clean - Explanatory for the reader and purpose - Structuring is very crucial

[@keithrhoda9508]

I am 58 Years old and leaving my business to take a regular job. Never wrote a resume before, but this video is absolutely the best I have found on being helpful to me. Looked at a few others, but this one actually followed what he taught. Simple and got to the point quickly.

[@Indeed]

Love your advice on tailoring your resume to every position you apply for. Awesome video, Thomas!

[@sfvgunnersfv8743]

Lol me too

[@HairxKachi1]

Lmaoo me three

[@kev.argueta]

What the?😂 indeed has a KZbin page?

[@Maniagio]

Indeed why are you here btw remember me u always sending me emails love you btw👋🏼

[@wasp5997]

@@kev.argueta He indeed is

[@SaraMakesArt]

Here's what I'm getting out of this: 1. Think about what's important to the person hiring you. 2. Put your work experience that's most relevant to the job at the top. 3. Provide examples of work, or a link to them. 4. Lead with the positive/emit things that might make you less desirable.

[@m.night_shyamamalama_sama_kun]

you mean omit* right?

[@zhanlucas935]

Thanks bro

[@Wuero1029]

I've only worked fast food jobs and im moving into being a valet at a 4.5 star hotel, i didn't graduate high-school, no ged and I have to make a resume its just gonna be empty🙁

[@RemarkableSJ]

@@Wuero1029 Bro do some projects or if you get involved on some small projects put it on you resume but it depends on you fields if it's related with computers it's applicable.

[@DreamixVA]

​@@Wuero1029 did you get the job?

[@tapaseaswar]

A lot of great tips in this video, but I have a few additions for each section. 1. Contact Information: most recruiters/hiring managers do not print out a candidate's resume until an interview has been scheduled. Make sure you hyperlink your email, LinkedIn, and personal portfolio/website so that when they view it on their computer, they're only one click away from being able to dive deeper into your background. 2. Work Experience: using a non-chronological format is great to quickly highlight the most relevant experience up top first. That being said, you shouldn't list every job you've ever done. Stick to what's relevant. In terms of achievements, this is super important. For every bullet-point listed, you need to address the "so what?" factor. Avoid passive phrases like maintained, managed, responsible for, etc. and instead focus on highlighting your accomplishments with quantifiable metrics. Demonstrate the impact you've had in the workplace. 3. Education: Agreed. If you're already established in your field, your education can go last (experience > education). If you're recently graduated, move that up top. GPA generally don't provide any indication of your ability to do the job well or not (or your ability to match the culture fit). I generally recommend leaving this off than on. 4. Skill Section: I think this is super useful to have no matter the industry/field to add specific keywords to move your application higher up in the pile. Soft skills can be useful, but I agree with Thomas. Things like hard worker, punctual etc. are all things that are already implied in your application. They take up valuable space that can be otherwise used to beef up your resume. 5. Extracurriculars: Depends on the industry you're in/trying to transition into. If the company values community service and volunteering as part of their core values, then sure, talk about it. But those are all things that you can include in your LinkedIn profile so that when they do take that deep dive into your background, they can glean that information from there (and you can use that extra space to highlight your professional achievements).

[@itzpepsysoft1882]

Nice tips 🥰

[@liliankimemia9062]

Wow ....well put

[@ghostkiller427]

When you Didn’t care during your high school years, now look at me. Figuring out how to make one 😅

[@bmejia188]

I’m on the same boat friendo

[@urdadsonic1036]

when you didnt apply for any leadership positions JIOS

[@GnosisPodcast]

same

[@Sai-rp2xt]

Perfect timing. I really need a job right now.

[@TheMDVeed]

I was literally planning to update my résumé later this evening.

[@VicRodriguez2]

Lmaaooo

[@ghosteng10]

how's ur new job going

[@Sai-rp2xt]

@@ghosteng10 It's going well - thank you for asking. Definitely overworked and underpaid. I have no money lol. However, it's a rewarding job and my co-workers seem nice. Hoping to continue applying for lots of other positions. If you're looking for a job too, I wish you all the best :)

[@ghosteng10]

@@Sai-rp2xt yooo thats great! not the underpaid and overworked part but that ur happy n all, I'm looking for my first job actually, need money for this program over the summer and I'm not even 18 yet so idk which place will hire me

[@nikkoquillamarcalixtro3031]

Oh, the favorite anime list ain't part of it? Damnit, I've spent hours listing that....

[@googleanti-speech7618]

Ayyyyy you applying for crunchyroll or what?

[@sgfragile2166]

Same 😔

[@omahhum6504]

I can't thank you enough for this video. I am sat here, stressed to the max over my CV and was in total meltdown until I came across your video. Thanks for all these great tips. Back to my CV now.

[@AJForShort]

As far as the skills section, I think that if you're applying for a job at a school or place where you'll be working with kids, it is actually a good idea to include soft skills on there

[@bitefesili]

soft skills are crucial for any job but I think where most people go wrong is they go very with broad and common ones instead of specific and unique skills that really would make a difference

[@AJForShort]

@@bitefesili yeah good point, and it's good to have mostly hard schools and maybe like 2 or 3 specific soft skills at the end of the list

[@JessicaHicks]

I’m a corporate recruiter, I agree with most of this except the gpa advice. I’m reviewing top notch candidates with great skills and with a high pool of candidates you may get placed in the gold pile with a lower gpa which is not good. This is especially true for internships or other entry level type of opportunities. It’s fine to have the conversation later, but I feel noting a gpa below 3.5 gives a reason for a recruiter to pass you up. After you’ve had internships typically gpa does not matter anymore.

[@mynameisnova396]

0:12 I keep repeating this part over and over and over, it's pure gold.

[@ABCDEFJHIJK-k4u]

Who else is 15 and just started high school and wants to have a job so they can stop asking there parents for money lmao 😂

[@BlwlionA7]

I’m 16 now but bro the is something else

[@randomstuff3224]

ME

[@IlovemyBFsweats]

Same

[@londondinesen6137]

More like 14😂

[@TheNotoriousFonzy]

As a desperate job hunter who's in need of a good CV overhaul this video made me very happy. Thanks a lot Thomas! Hoping my next few weeks will be filled with interviews after I do my overhaul!

[@lukassjogren7910]

I think my problem is I might be slightly self-destructive. If Im extremely inexperienced in a field I will make sure you are very aware of that. If I have no idea what Im doing I will tell you. I want everybody to have the lowest expectayionis so I dont dissappoint them

[@txxthless874]

If I'm being honest and I'm not skilled with any of this, lowering yourself down to the lowest doesn't look that great unless you show and prove you're working to be better. So I guess it could work if you provide examples or proof that you're working to be better, otherwise dont go super low.

[@thomasbeaumont8884]

That's not a good recepe for advertisements

[@TammyLoveless-g9j]

Hello my name is Tammy and I wanted to ask you a simple question, ok I am currently in my late 40's and I had decided that I wanted to get my high school diploma and one of the classes that I have to take to graduate is occupational and career resume and I have never had a job because I have been disabled since I was 18. So how do I even try to write a resume? That is one of my major downfalls.

[@sgfragile2166]

Skills and achievements... Well uh.. What if you're a minor 😃 My only achievement is procrastinating and sleeping

[@thatsdree1350]

If you did any extra curricular activities or have a skill in a certain hobby or won an award in your school you can list those

[@devinemattis863]

@@thatsdree1350 needed this, thank you!

[@tyronethecookiedealer9706]

You could also list stuff your good at and back it up with rewards for maybe doing so well in them

[@arandomperson5314]

idk if you still need this but even something like video game achievements can work

[@YounggPresident]

@@arandomperson5314 Bruh are you serious. Cmon man

[@enostevens]

I am a professional resume writer and I completely agree with all your tips, Thomas. You're an amazing guy

[@ksmoultry01]

Hi Eno, Do you offer resume writing services?

[@tabithajadehamilton810]

I'm trying to go from one factory job to another factory job. I just go to work, run my machine, and go home. I don't have anything elaborate to write

[@videogamearchives3724]

"You've entered your name in the first field and you've even entered it correctly" LOL

[@Crispyonionboy]

I turned 14 yesterday and my parents always put things off for later and it takes months to get something done because they are "always too busy" so this is a great help now I'll be able to get my resume done for school and getting jobs

[@GingerGilligan]

Don't they have child labor laws where you live?

[@dylangayler9621]

@@GingerGilligan Certain beginners jobs are out there. Schools have "sweepers" and swimming pools with life guards and cleaners. Typically you would work like 2 or 3 hours.

[@sirspongadoodle]

@@GingerGilligan not everyones american

[@GingerGilligan]

@@sirspongadoodle I asked "Don't they have child labor laws where you live?" If the answer is no because they live in some part of the world where they don't have child labor laws, and it's perfectly normal to get a job when you're just out of middle school then they could say so.

[@XavierBaker]

@@GingerGilligan in australia there is no legal working age its up to the company

[@jackielearnsandteaches]

I’m only 1 minute into the video, and I just want to say that you’re doing a great job! Between your low-key friendly tone, your jokes, and your video game posters, you seem so friendly and approachable. It’s a huge contrast to the last video on resume building that I tried to watch, which basically felt like being yelled at. Ok, back to the video!

[@IvanitePolo]

What is your advice on references? Should they be included or only given when requested?

[@rickyidevaimaden7939]

Honestly I am impress by his explanation of resumes and how flexible you can be with this.

[@bissen]

Perfect timing! I'll have to admit that the cover letter is what causes me the most problems... and also the hardest to give general advice on.

[@robe.2424]

Perfect timing for the time travel!

[@bcase5328]

You have addressed concerns of inexperienced college students, but what about those who have concerns related to ageism/age discrimination. If a person gets weeded out before a human reads the resume how do they prove that the weed out was not based on skill requirements.

[@ethanpierce6118]

Thank you so much for discussing what you should do if you have no experience. Many resume writing guides that I was looking at seemed to miss out on this issue

[@jointherevolution5577]

How long should you're resume be? Do you have to list the dates and duration of each work experience? How far back in time do you list work experience? Do you mention the companies you have worked for?

[@tonioque.spiritualjourney]

Short, yes, doesn't matter, and yes!

[@Thebigkahuna444]

3 years ago, is crazy, I'm 15 applying for a job and this saved me. Thank you, sincerely.

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

So basically you have to meticulously track every aspect of your life/job so you can accurately represent your resume. That or just make things up. Whatever sounds better!

[@mingyenbird]

Thanks for the tips again! I have been following you since my freshman year in 2016 and now I'm about to graduate which is why I am referring to this video! You really made me feel more confident especially on the gpa section and the working experience section.

[@_The_Worst_]

Should one leave some short of resume on their Facebook for all to see in case someone might be possibly interested in them for something...❓️❓️❓️

[@chrisbennett3290]

Working on Sunday?? I got church bro

[@alisunchained]

(I've worked as an Employment Programs Interviewer with the state EP office here in WV called WorkforceWV.) One of the best, ALWAYS free resources to you is your local WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act) office. They have people who are state employees and specialize in things like this to help the public with them. If nothing else, go to your local office and ask what they can do to help.

[@Revivorofsouls1]

Loved The Office Space Joke at the end 😂

[@marjeany-lenepatacsil6621]

Your tips is very helpful for us students who are looking for an internship. We all know that this would be our first impression when we apply. The resume reflect to us as a person so we must create it with an effort.

[@KingsKidNOTW]

“Are”

[@Corporis]

This was my favorite resume videos of yours yet. What do you think about a similar video about CVs?

[@erikas.6790]

Wait, resumé and curriculum vitae are not the same thing?

[@TeamOrdigamer]

Erika Spacesara Not exactly

[@erikas.6790]

@@TeamOrdigamer and what's the difference?

[@Corporis]

A resume is a tailored document for each institution you’re applying to and is shorter length. A CV is an all encompassing document that lists all your accomplishments - it’s usually reserved for academics.

[@erikas.6790]

@@Corporis that's seems legit, in my country we use CVs for anything

[@HumansOfVR]

Thanks for the info Thomas!

[@mirroughs7729]

3:02 I was watching this video on my mobile device, but hearing this part made me switch to my computer because I never knew this and it sounds like the smart thing to do if I want to get started in my professional career after working retail for 3 years and 60 months. I was going to settle for making a note and getting to it later, but if I have the time now and the motivation, why not do it.

[@zodiacmamaaa]

this video is a GEM! .. I been in the professional world for YEARS, and this is the best refresher video YET.. Thank you.

[@diegor.garcia9821]

Love your castlevania order of ecclesia poster. Such an underrated game

[@lemonsmile2470]

i dont have experience in anything because i haven't gotten a job before or really any charity work i dont know what to do for that

[@manuelalvarez5460]

Yeah I'm stuck on the same thing

[@catered2ucareersolutions659]

@@manuelalvarez5460 If you still need help, feel free to contact me. I own a resume and career services consultancy and am offering 25% off all services in light of COVID. Wishing you the best!

[@Agent007202]

This is by far, some of the best tips I've ever gotten from anyone teaching you how to write a resume. Thank you very much, sir.

[@kawairichard3421]

Ive heard the argument for quantifiable metrics a lot and i have to say, I really think it depends on your field. As a technician, youre not gonna have a lot of metrics turning wrenches. Most companies just want to see what you are actually familar with

[@isabellah3638]

Thank you so much for this video! This made me change my whole resume and make it more specific 👍🏼

[@golden-gardenias78]

i'm leaving this comment 30 seconds in to say that the transition where your "past self" is talking through a different version of this video was smooth af. literally blew my mind lol

[@diamond4603]

Resume is my stressful part of my life .All categories seems to be similiar each other. And English is not my first Language.

[@oscarvelasquez1981]

Recruiter: I need a good resume! Also Recruiter: I'll only give you 6 seconds.

[@codymitchell1992]

I feel like you are stalking me Thomas Frank. I was in the process of editing my resume for an internship when this video came out, you talked about writing music scores which I'm all about and is one of my hobbies, and you are from the same state as me. 🤨😁

[@paulflemming3075]

Dude, you are the man. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@joshuakinyon5267]

Thanks so much for sharing all these tips. It's been very helpful to me.

[@mysticstrikeforce5957]

i'm so glad during school days i work none employment jobs aka work experience i did not know and wish schools will teach kids this is the more jobs you had the better as jobs needs to see you have experience on certain fields.

[@itsahrims]

when i saw the first tip "put your favorite anime" i nearly died laughing

[@neonatis9329]

I wanna know what resume you gotta have to get a job as the guy who reviews resumes.

[@taneishadewdney3676]

Is there a need for a section that lists your references?

[@nitashalewis7148]

You are my career fit hero! My students have learned so much from your videos! Thank you!

[@jiswa8935]

Nice opening! ☝️

[@faithjohnson5703]

I'm 21 and I never had a resume but I'm curious to know how to do it

[@toongamer2810]

1:55 ah Space Dandy. You're really good at giving advice, I can tell already.

[@miguelsotobernal9510]

What about a picture? Should I add a picture to my resume? In Mexico is very usual (strongly recommended).

[@Crazijames]

Very helpful. Thank you 🙏

[@RehabWriterJackCElliott]

Great information loved video also.

[@g3latovibes991]

Bro,, I don't even like videos but you got mine right away. Good job🌹

[@ameyaparanjpe6179]

OMG what has happened to this amazing channel ! It's been getting lesser views day by day. I hope this channel revives back. All the best thomas .

[@RatfromNadeaust]

hmmm... This was mostly for fresh out of school resume. Not for me that I didn't go to college. But still a great video! Lots of great tips!

[@joaquinjanicke5334]

Awesome, after watching the whole video I have completely lost faith in my ability to get hired anywhere considering I have 0 of these things....

[@prathishareddy4575]

This video helped me a lot in getting a job that I always wanted. Thankyou soo very much Thomas 😊. I can't thankyou enough🤗

[@sickdeedee]

Next time you do a video on how to write a resume you should specify in the name of the video the industry that you referring. Tips for writing a resume for...it industry, pharma, advertising...etc,example.

[@mahdig96]

Subscribed as soon as I saw the castlevania poster 😍

[@ANTR4KC]

I have an assignment for career planing and this helped me out a lot , Thank you

[@24pnoyboy]

Thank you Mr. Frank. I'm applying for a job that requires computer experience and with that "skills part" in the video helped a lot. Great ideas!

[@rajakumarishankar9534]

I got job🤓 I followed your tips to write resume. I used Intelligent CV app in mobile to format the resume as per your advice. It helped me thank you

[@andreachristian6976]

Congrats!!!!!! :)

[@sannyabasco528]

Yes I use intelligent CV too. It's a good app for those who don't know

[@Hodgesxoxo]

You guys saved me. I had no idea how to create or start an resume and with the help of Intelligent CV I was able to make an complete resume within minutes. Thank you for shouting this out!

[@ResumeTemplates934]

One of the best explained videos about resumes! Thank you very much!

[@mohamednabawy1170]

thanks thomas for sharing this valiable knowledge

[@vincentscott3273]

Thanks :) Just about to apply for Midwifery and this has helped a lot.

[@chololocothecholo2657]

@Thomas Frank 🤔😄🖐So I like your video on building a resume. However I was wondering if you could build a Playlist for this. Unless you already got one and I missed it scrolling down looking for it. Thanks.😎 I already added this one video for my own Playlist on the matter. The first on the Playlist actually! 😆

[@karlapaola8484]

LOVE THAT U INCLUDE YOUR EXAMPLE, THANK YOU! SUBSCRIBED

[@wookiemellon2038]

I am still very young and because of this I do not have enough to come close to filling out your tips. Haven’t won awards, or a crazy ton experience, but it is not a big job that would need a lot of experience. What should I do?

[@biblebased2374]

Very simple, thank you.

[@nicholasqquiroz]

Great video! I appreciate the advice

[@bismarck905]

0:38 you got me there. I’m here as you guessed. 😂

[@Rbmarsa]

I m learning english, I am impressed how fast you speak!

[@jerickesparza1728]

Can we talk about what pdf or other formats are more common etc.

[@scarletdragon1019]

What if I write on my resume that I am looking forward to improving my skills and that I am willing to learn and adapt to the work environment of the company? That sounds good to me, but what do you think?

[@AyyoShyGurlTv]

ISU? Awesome, this motivates me even more, as I’m a student in Iowa too getting started on writing my own resumes and a KZbin channel as well.

[@VampsOnCrack]

About to enter the workforce, thanks for this! Not everything works for me, but still appreciated!

[@backinyourcommentsectionag3191]

Was skeptical until you mentioned space dandy and FMA Lovely choices- and I must say: I'd hire you on the spot if you listed those as your anime of choice.

[@bakemono3768]

Thanks for the video. Cool batman!

[@sherryvoss1566]

The vicissitudes of info on your channel are absolutely magical and I am glad your channel continues to burgeon!

[@dashmakota5582]

Thanks for the advice on resume building.

[@clayshippy2652]

Thank you - definitly "Sharing" this to our "Job Club" FB page.

[@kevinz9300]

Thank you for sharing this video

[@christiangab1227]

Thank you for sharing such a helpful tips on writing a winning resume you are really awesome and generous ^^

[@kylied9518]

What format would you recommend? (Example the font and font size)

[@chukwukachyka2361]

Thanks for sharing. Apart from the knowledge it was really fun to watch

[@cornersinger8743]

OMG AHHHHHH THIS HELPED SOOOO MUCH 😭😭😭😭😭 thank you!!!