MAKING YOUR STUDENT RESUME STAND OUTNo matter what people say, first impressions do count.There is no right way to write a resume, but there are many wrong ways to write one. The key point to note is that if its getting you invited to interviews then its working, if it isnt then its not.Shortcomings in your resume can be overcome by highlighting other competencies that employers look for, such as your communication skills, transferable skills and future potential. Its definitely well worth spending time on putting together your resume, as a well constructed and easy to comprehend C, has a much better chance of being noticed, read and acknowledged. !elow are tips on how to spice up your resume and get noticed by those all important "iring #anagers$Show that you know what the job is about%o this by researching a prospective employer and then mentioning their products or services. Check their press releases or see if theyve been in the news, then pass comment on what you have discovered. Wor se!e"tion&se words that will be different from the mainstream can help you to stand apart from others. ' good e(ample of this when using the word )e(emplary instead of )e(cellent. So )I have e(cellent communication skills, becomes )I have e(emplary communication skills.#e $ositi%e'lways put a positive spin on anything youve done, below are some e(amples$ )I used my organisational skills to come up with a better wayto .................. )'fter two months I was put in charge of .................. )I *uickly became the )go to person for................&o"us on your 'uture $otentia!%o this by demonstrating your knowledge of the market they are in. +esearch it, find out interesting facts and future market predictions, then mention these in your resume. This is a great way of showing that you have an in,depth understanding of their industry and are keen to enter and progress in it. -hen talking about your future potential the sky really is the limit.Show o'' your "o((uni"ation ski!!s.ou can impress a employer by writing a highly readable piece of work that is much better written than any others that they receive. If they like the way you have written your resume then you have a real chance of success.Work e)$erien"e* "harity work or %o!unteerin+if you have any type of unpaid work e(perience then try to find information, responsibilities, achievements or e(perience in there that is relevant to the /ob you are applying for. This can be anything such as$ Class0course research pro/ects. Certificates and licenses "onors0'wards01ellowships0Scholarships 2(tracurricular activities Internship 3art time /ob 3lacements +elevant Coursework Technical0Computer Skills Travelling olunteering -ork placements,ersona! -ua!ities that i($ress e($!oyers2mployers want adaptive recruits, people who can rapidly fit into an e(isting workplace culture. !elow are a list of positive characteristics that they typically look for in potential employees4 'nalytical and conceptual skills. 'daptability and fle(ibility. 'bility to handle pressure. 'ccuracy. Capacity to *uickly )fit in to an organisation. Competence. Considerate and helpful. Common sense. Commitment. Completing a task in more than /ust one way. %etermination. %ecision making. %ependability. 2motional maturity. 2nthusiasm. 1le(ibility. 5etting things done. "igh energy levels 6 shows you have the drive re*uired to carry out difficult tasks or pro/ects. "onesty and integrity. Intelligence. Initiative. Integrity. 7eadership potential. 7oyalty and discretion to the employer. #otivation. +emaining calm and determined under pressure. 3erseverance. 3ersonal effectiveness. 3ositive attitude towards work. 3rofessionalism. 3unctuality. +elationship,building and relationship,management. +eliability. +esults orientated. Self assurance. Supervisory and leadership skills. Time management. Tactful and patient communicator. Team working 8ability to work well with others whilst pursuing a common goal9. -illingness to accept responsibility. -illingness to learn.Trans'erab!e ski!!s .a!so known as so't ski!!s/These are competencies learnt in one environment, but which canbe utilised in another. They can be carried over from one /ob to another, and are useful across a range of different roles and industries. Transferable skills can be ac*uired through employment, voluntary work, hobbies, sports, virtually anything. !elow are a list of common transferable skills$ 'ttention to detail. 'rticulate communicator. 'wareness of diversity issues. !eing professional. Communication skills ,the ability to communicate both formally and informally. Conflict resolution. Customer service. Customer,facing skills. Commercial awareness. 2valuation 0 Critical Thinking. "andle pressure and meet deadlines. 7iteracy and writing. Initiative 6 being able to anticipate challenges and opportunities before they arise. 3roblem solving. #aking and saving money for an employer. #aking decisions. #ultitasking. Networking. Numeracy 6 understanding and using information such as numbers, statistics and graphs. :btaining and processing information. 3lanning, organi;ing, and prioriti;ing work. +esearching. Speaking foreign languages. erbal communication skills 8speaking clearly9.0o(in+ u$ with ieasShow that you have or can come up with uni*ue and e(citing ideas or solutions to intractable problems. 2ven consider making sensible and well thought out suggestion on how they can improve their current business operations.1i+h!i+ht your a"hie%e(ents%ont be shy, instead shout about your most noteworthy accomplishments. #u22wors&se industry related keywords 8research the field you want to enter and look for current bu;; words9.A''i!iations#ention if you are a member of professional organisations or bodies.&orei+n !an+ua+es7anguage proficiency is also something that can impress many employers.