Show, Don’t Tell…
On the subject of what not to write in your resume, let me note a phrase my Newswriting professor jammed into my conciousness:
"Show, Don’t Tell"
Simple as that, but it’s a powerful tool. It means, use the facts to paint the picture. Don’t say, "I am the best employee they ever had", just be sure you note that you were "awarded employee of the year 4 times." and that you "broke all previous sales records".
In your resume and cover-letter writing, "Show, Don’t Tell" will allow you to convey what you really want to say without sounding snobbish or conceited.
I know you want to be successful… SHOW ME.
