Remember: every job is different
It is important to tailor your resume to the specific job or career of your choice. This increases your chances for gaining employment, but it also serves to indicate that you are interested in a particular job and not simply looking for work in general (even if this is the case). Regardless of how menial the prospective job may seem, we recommend highlighting any personal experiences that relate directly to the position. There is always some characteristic of your previous work experience that will relate to the job in question; for example, if you were formerly a DJ, but you are applying for a customer service or a sales position, you can emphasize your talent for relating to people as a transferrable skill. The idea is to be granted an interview. Once you have achieved this step, you have the opportunity to expand on all of your skills as they relate to the advertised position. Check out our example resume as a guideline to follow when writing your resume.