RESUME HELP

***FOUR WAYS TO MAKE YOUR RESUME STAND OUT . . . WITHOUT LYING***

If you're desperate for a job, you might be tempted to make your resume look a little better than it really is. Hey, EVERYONE lies on their resume, right? Well, not quite. In fact, 38% of workers say they exaggerate on their resume, but only 18% admit to actually lying.

But, does lying work? NO. In fact, most companies disqualify job candidates as soon as they find out they're being lied to. So, if you're desperate for work, don't be dishonest. Here are four ways to make your resume stand out WITHOUT lying . . .

#1.) BE FIRST IN LINE. One in five employers says they're receiving more resumes this year than last. And a good way to make yours stand out is to be the first one in line. Sign up for email alerts, and check the job postings every day. Don't let someone else steal YOUR job.

#2.) USE KEYWORDS. Some large companies use computers to review resumes. They scan them for keywords and then rank them based on the words they find. Some of the most popular keywords include "problem-solving", "customer service", "team building" and "bilingual".

#3.) BE DIFFERENT. 43% of hiring managers spend a minute or less looking at each resume. So, don't use the same tired old lines and clichéd phrases that everyone else uses. In fact, an energetic and unique resume can get your foot in the door even if you lack experience.

#4.) FILL THE PAGE, BUT BE HONEST. If you have a gap in employment, don't make up a job that didn't exist . . . but don't leave it blank either. Be sure to mention any volunteer work you did or classes you took during that time.

--Most people forget to include volunteer work and part-time jobs in a resume even if it better qualifies them for the job they're applying for. (CareerBuilder.com)