Guest Opinion - Entry level resume tips

Thank you to poster Dan for some great resume advice. It follows below:

If you are entering the job market for the first time you must finds ways to brand yourself as unique. In your entry-level resume you should have a list accomplishments and achievements NOT tasks.

If your achievements were completed under time constraints remember to include this as well. Your entry level resume should only include your GPA if it was exceptional, 3.5 or greater, or if the job requires it.

You will find many samples of entry level resumes that say you should include your personal skills. This is only a logical thing to do when your past job experience cannot prove your skills. And as an entry level job seeker you probably do not have much job experience. That is OK. Find other things to mention in your entry level resume. List achievements in a group project or success in some form of competition you competed in during school.

Another important thing to note for all entry level resumes is that you should always include dates on your resume. Recruiters and HR personal become concerned when they see large gaps.

If you are a recruiter and have advice for the readers of this blog, please send it in!