This secretary resume example includes a summary
paragraph with bullet points that outlines experience administrative support, meeting coordination, file management and general secretarial functions.
The format for this cover letter will be the same as for an advert response cover letter so you'll usually have an opening and closing
paragraph with some bullet points in the middle showing your core skills.
Work with bullet points or stick to a short summary
paragraph with bullet points to highlight the key messages.
Not exact matches
On the landing page, provide a
paragraph or two explaining the lead magnet, along
with a short list of benefits in
bullet points.
This time around, I've formatted this post
with bullet points about each item instead of my usual
paragraph style so you can read what you care about (or skip to the end).
So be concise, keep important information at the top of the page, and start subheadings,
paragraphs, and
bullet points with information - carrying words.
It's best when it's two or three
paragraphs long,
with some
bullets to emphasis key
points.
The
paragraphs outline their duties and responsibilities
with bullet points that emphasize accomplishments.
In the next
paragraph it gives the Court's reasoning,
with the three - part test set off in a
bullet -
point list of parallel language.
Emphasize accomplishments and achievements (think: measureable results, awards, major contributions, and key projects)
with bullet points and de-emphasize job responsibilities by importing them into
paragraph format.
I've learned some things from her myself (she hates
paragraphs - no matter how small - on resumes, she only likes
bullets) that even if I disagree
with her (I do - on that
point) it won't stop me from looking forward to her newest blog post.
Bullet points present the experience for easier reading over
paragraphs,
with present tense verbs used in the current position and past tense action verbs for past positions.
It can be formatted as a
paragraph or as a list
with bullet points.
THE SOLUTION: Pare your
paragraphs /
bullets to 2 - 3 lines
with at least.5
points or a half - inch of white space in between to facilitate skim, online reading.
Save space
with bullet points instead of
paragraphs.
A concise, well - organized resume of one to two pages, focusing on a clear chronological job history presented in easy - to - skim
bullet points will grab more attention than a lengthier document
with dense
paragraphs of text, or one where it's hard to figure out what the candidate did where and when.
As to formatting, many good resumes that are full of impressive achievements (unfortunately) present the information in a way that overwhelms the reader, often
with 8 — 10
bullet points or lengthy
paragraphs.
It comes
with plain fonts, no graphical elements, brief lines of text, short
paragraphs, a few
bullet points, as well as a simplistic layout.
Wrap your key
bullet points with an introductory
paragraph, an optional descriptive
paragraph or two, or several key
bullet points, ending
with a closing
paragraph and request for follow - up interview.
Some openings are
bullet -
points while others choose to work
with a 4 to 5 line
paragraph statement.
If your
paragraphs are growing lengthy, consider breaking them up
with bullet points to make them easier to scan.
The experience section uses
paragraphs to explain duties at each position
with bullet points to pinpoint specific successful projects and major accomplishments.
If you're not confident
with descriptive
paragraphs (and you probably should be for this sector) stick
with bullet points, but make them just as relevant.
The
paragraph outlines the scope of work
with bullet points that draw attention to specific project events, goals or accomplishments.
The layout is most suited to longer CVs as job descriptions can be quite extensive and can be organized
with bullet points or
paragraphs of text.
The
paragraphs outline those duties
with bullet points that underscore key achievements at each position.
Pare your
paragraphs /
bullets down to two to three lines
with at least.5
points or a half - inch of white space in between to facilitate skim, online reading.
The resume starts
with a profile, highlighting key skills in a
paragraph format followed by
bullet point key skills that relate to experience and the position being applied for.
I sent each of them a brief questionnaire and I presented them
with 2 sample resumes: one
with bullet points and one
with paragraph format.
Follow this up
with a few concise
paragraphs or a series of key
bullet points or both.
The
paragraphs outline their duties and responsibilities
with bullet points that emphasize accomplishments.
The experience section includes
paragraphs that describe law enforcement responsibilities
with bullet points that outline special investigations and projects.
Cover letters begin
with a greeting and introduction, followed by a body consisting of a
paragraph or
bullet points, ending
with a concluding
paragraph and a sign - off.
* Note the above cover letter doesn't use
bullet points and instead highlights key achievements
with small, concise
paragraphs instead.
A
paragraph talking about how you're an above - average performer is going to get skipped over by a lot of hiring managers, but a quick
bullet point with measurable performance metrics will almost always be read closely.
Instead of
paragraphs, each position uses
bullet points to list duties,
with the name of the company, position, and years of employment shown.
1) Replace long
paragraphs with short
bullet points.
For example, under the information for your current employer, job title, and employment period, begin
with a short
paragraph highlighting what you do and then follow it up
with three or four
bullet points that directly highlight your accomplishments and success on the job.
Front - load
paragraphs and
bullet points with info - carrying words, accomplishments, and / or numbers.
Long - winded
paragraphs: «Blocks and blocks of text instead of breaking it up
with bullet points for an easier read.
The cover letter should be an actual letter
with complete sentences and divided
paragraphs while the resume can have
bullet points and phrases.
Doesn't use
paragraphs — Bryan structures his resume
with bullet points, making it easy for readers who will skim his resume to pick up relevant
points quickly.
Whether you choose to go
with paragraph form or
bullet point form, think of 4 - 5
points you can work
with that will position you in a way to show you have the experience and skills to do the job, as well as proof that you've succeeded in doing it well in your past experience.
• Replace the objective
with a powerful profile / summary statement • Shorten your experience section as much as possible using more descriptive job titles • Replace the
paragraphs with short
bullet points • Include a quantified and verifiable professional accomplishments section
Use
paragraph or
bullet point format, but keep it concise,
with an overview that highlights your best features that make you an ideal candidate for the job.
Instead of lengthy sentences and
paragraphs, this section uses
bullet points, each beginning
with a strong action verbs, such as «updated,» «streamlined,» and «released.»