Fine tuning your resume is much like polishing your scholarship essay. A few well-thought out edits and a fine toothed comb could be the difference between getting those much needed scholarship bucks and paying for college by selling plasma.

Proofread

It should be totally unnecessary for me to say this, but proof your resume thoroughly and have someone else give it the once over as well. A fresh pair of eyes can pick up on any grammar and flow issues.

Watch Your Formatting

Resume styles go in and out just like fashion trends. Do a quick I-net search for the most appropriate and current style.

Update Often

New achievements, including scholarships won, should be added to your resume as they come. This saves you from having to backtrack. Experts also advise that you update and tailor your resume to each scholarship. Some scholarships may focus more on your volunteer opportunities. Look for a way to highlight those on your resume, by forgoing the classic "chronological order" type of resume for the more appropriate qualifications/experienced based resume.

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