6. Focus your resume

Most resumes are very vanilla – overview, titles, tasks, accomplishments and education. But companies want to see the sizzle AND the steak. They want to see progression in experience, skills and responsibility and how you have contributed directly to your employer’s, or former employer’s, success. Make sure your document includes enough substance to explain the strategies and tactics you were responsible for, but also the intangibles where you made a difference. It doesn’t have to be overly long or detailed, but back up any success claims with real facts and examples.