Define what makes you an attractive prospect:

First what comes first: Why would someone hire you? Is there anything in particular that makes you THE one to be chosen out of another 100 applicants? Through easy steps we will define those qualities in you that need to be highlighted starting… Now!

1. What do you do well?
What have your main responsibilities been for the past years? Out of those responsibilities: Which ones would you say where easy tasks to you, compared to your colleagues?

What courses did you take that are interesting and helpful in the job you are applying for?

In your personal life: What hobbies or routines do you have that could be looked upon as interesting ones? Why? What do they have that make them interesting and what do they say about you?

Make a list of all the previous and there you go: Your skills.

2. What do you enjoy doing?
You know what your skills are by now, now, think of the ones you enjoy applying the most. Also, think of the responsibilities, the important ones, you were in charge of for the past years, which ones did/do you enjoy the most? Why?

Think about your personal life again, and those hobbies and routines of yours, anything in particular that you consider could be interesting to your interviewer/employer that is worth mentioning in your resume? Why?

3. Compare the results in steps 1 and 2.

4. Make a new list with the things that you are good at and that you enjoy doing.

5. Shorten the list.
There may be a large number… or perhaps a short number of skills you have that you enjoy; now we need to shorten the list so choose the three skills that will get you this particular position. Ready? Go!

6. Choose the best ones.
From your list of underlined skills, choose the 2 or 3 you think will be the most attractive one to the person reading your resume.

7. Now prove it!
Think of the achievements at work when applying the 3 skills that define you the best for the position. Maybe a successful project? An interesting position? Include this to support your skills description. Do not forget to include names and dates, it´s all important up to this point.

Do not include the following in your resume:

-  Do not include salary expectations.
-  Do not include months of employment, make it all years (2000-2000) and only when it is worth doing it.
-  Do not include a particular title to your Resume, just start with your full name.
-  Do not include the reason why you left the mentioned positions, if the interviewer is interested he/she will ask you during the interview.
-  Do not include your genre, religious beliefs/affiliations, age or health condition.
-  Do not include names of people to use as further references. Include such names in a different document, but include only names, position and contact info, no more.