Putting together a strong resume takes skills in any economic climate. The number of people applying for jobs is typically far more than can be hired. You need your resume to stand out to land your ideal job, and with some simple tips, you can. Review your resume one last time before sending it out, and make sure it is succinct.

Your Objective
Putting an objective on your resume is a hotly debated topic. Although some job recruiters insist you do not need one, it can actually help get you your job. The trick is to have an objective that makes a clear and concise statement about what you want to do. Rutgers Business School article "Resume Tips" suggests that you list a specific job title at a company that you want, and that you list an objective if you have a major in an unrelated field. The problem some job recruiters have with objectives is that people list vague ideas of skills they want to use on the job. Be direct about what you are interested in doing.

Tailor Your Resume
Making your resume stand out for the job you are applying for is important. If a dozen people apply for a job, and only you and a few other tailor your resume for the position, you are ahead of the people who didn't. List accomplishments and duties that specifically relate to the position you want. Your cover letter should be specific to the position too; it should not be a standard letter that you send out to every job you pursue. You need job recruiters to know that their position is meaningful to you and not just another application. If spending five minutes tailoring your resume helps land you the job, it was a wise investment of your time.

Bullet Points
Although you do not want to use excessive bullet points, using at least two bullet points under each position makes your resume read clearly. Listing the most important information first is important in case the job recruiter scans the resume quickly. According to Columbia University article "Resume Writing Tips for Business, Finance and Banking," the information in the bullet points should be about your strengths, benefits and features that contributed to your success on the job instead of your responsibilities. Listing responsibilities creates an overly broad resume; listing your features provides them with specific reasons that they should hire you. An example is using verbs such as "managed," which describe what you did.