Hey Kids, let’s talk like grown-ups.

If you aren’t getting called back for the jobs you apply for; something is wrong with your resume.  I know mom said it was pretty sweet but she was just being nice to you.

Here are a few tips to improve your resume that no one had the balls to tell you:

1) Use a real E-mail address. xXsuperhunkXx@aol.com doesn’t instill confidence in management.

2) Use a real font.  Resumes written in Comic Sans go right to the spam folder.  It’s a Google feature.  Swear to god.

3) Use your time wisely.  Employers barely glance at a resume before trashing it.  List the work experience that’ll impress.

4) Use Numbers. Hours. Rates. Head Counts. Tables. Staff.  Inventory.  These demonstrate real achievement.

5) Use Keywords.  If you’re a Line Cook that wants to be a Sous Chef, say so.  Otherwise you might end up a bus boy.

Hope that helps a lil.  Now get back out there!