If you're looking for a new project manager's job in 2011, here are a few suggestions to give your resume the edge.1. Create A Career Achievements SectionMake sure your resume features a section where you summarize all the highlights from your career. Place this section on the first page for maximum impact.2. Use Big NumbersUse big numbers when describing your projects; make your previous work sound as impressive as possible. If you haven't worked on any projects that are really big, think about how much money your project made or saved your company.3. Project experience in a range of industriesTry and show that you have worked on projects from a wide range of industries. If you have only run projects inside one company, what individual areas did you cover, marketing? Manufacturing? IT?4. Make Sure Your certifications are showingMake sure you put any certifications on the first page, these are very important. If you don't have any, why not start one This way you can legitimately put one on your resume, you don't need to lie just make a note mentioning the certification is "in progress".5. Use Power wordsMake sure you use project management power words like time, scope, budget, quality and risk.6. Scannable first pageYour first page must be scannable in 10 seconds or less, use font size (not different types) and bold to draw the readers attention.7. ClarityDon't babble, get to the point, every sentence should be clear and concise, no waffle. "I successfully ran project XYZ generating 100k in additional sales for CompanyX"8. Don't include social media links unless they are strictly work relatedDon't link your resume to sites like MySpace or Facebook where recruiters could see pictures of you drunk at the pub.9. Update your Linkedin siteDon't let your Linkedin site go stale. Employers often look at your linkedin site (if you have one) to verify the jobs listed in your resume10. Don't list your refereesYou don't need to list referees in your resume. This is mostly redundant for a resume. If the potential employer is interested in referees they will ask you.11. Use a specially designed project manager's resumeStandard templates look exactly that, standard. Dress your resume up with a splash of color, specific formatting, sections and easy to read fonts.Use these 11 tips to make your resume the best in 2011.
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11 Things Your Project Management Resume Should Show In 2011
