When submitting a resume to a recruiter for a position, or posting a resume or applying to a position through a job board, it is important that you distinguish yourself from other candidates.
Don’t be the same candidate as all the other applications. If you skill requires you to create a website, or a page, create a portfolio that you can send along with your resume. This separates you from other candidates.
If you have a particular skill that you feel is important for a recruiter or hiring manager to be aware of, add that to your resume.
You may want to consider writing a summary paragraph(not a cover letter). This will define who you are and what you have accomplished.
I know we all want to show off the work that we have done, but keep your resume down to the most current positions, it should be no more that 3-4 pages long.
By creating yourself and your image by using a portfolio, or a summary paragraph or bullets about who you are, you are separating yourself and will more likely get reviewed by a recruiter or hiring manager.
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