Resume Tips for the “Mature” Job Seeker

• Nix the fax number.
• Provide a professional email address.
• Link to updated and appropriate social media profiles.
• Update the font and format.
• Omit “References Upon Request.”
• Target the resume to a specific position.
• Quantify your accomplishments.
• List accomplishments in relation to a specific position you have had rather than in a general bullet list. It peeves HR people and recruiters when accomplishments are random and not job specific. 
• Be proud and honest of your experience.
• Soften job titles as needed to align with your current target position.
• No TYPOS. Yes, I am yelling!
• Just give me the facts. Stick to business.
• Okay, a nice juicy personal tidbit might catch my eye. But, be careful what you put on your resume as everything can and will be held against you.
• 2 pages max for most people.
• Limit years of previous work experience to 15 years for management and 10 years for technical positions.

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• Include other relevant experience in a separate section.
• Do include dates.
• Account for time off from work.
• Providing dates for college graduation is optional.
• Freshen your verbiage. Avoid tired old phrases such as “Over 20 years experience” and “Out of the box thinker.” These phrases date you and do nothing to help the recruiter better understand your value.

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