You are not getting
interview calls despite posting your resume to a number of job sites?
Do opportunities just pass by you as your profile does not get noticed properly?
Do you feel stuck up but can not say 'good bye' to your current job as there are no job offers?
If your answer is a yes to the above questions, then it is a major sign that there is a problem with the presentation of your resume .
Before going further, did you try to figure out the problems with your resume? If not, here are some findings that can prove to be very useful to you.
Several surveys conducted indicate that HR people discard a resume due to two major reasons
1)Bad outlook
2)Irrelevant Content
Now, look back and check out these two weighty aspects in your resume. The above pointed indicators could throw some light as to why prospective employees have been avoiding your resume lately.
With this knowledge, it is time to take some action. Several articles relate “Action” to purchasing their “Expert Resume Writing Services” that claim to create a job attracting resumes at exuberant prices. Many times , they create a good looking resume with all irrelevant content or a templatised resume with boring look and standard content. And they always come with a price tag, whereas all you need to do is to follow some simple steps without wasting any money.
Here are few important and practical indicators that will help you to draft a better resume, thus getting you the calls that you have been always waiting for.
Format of the Resume: This is the first and most important aspect that you as a job seeker need to look into in order to catch the attention of the employer. HR People get a number of resume everyday and they have to select few better ones for interview. A resume that is uncluttered and properly formatted definitely catches the eye and prompts one to go through it. If you want to qualify the first step of job selection, make sure that information on your resume is well organized and neatly presented. Here are some handy tips which will help you understand the point mentioned above.
i) Never write in paragraphs; highlight your skills using bullet points. Nobody has the time to scan through the details to know about your key strengths, you will have to do it yourself.
ii)Make sure that the font used in your resume is universal. Unless you are applying for a creative post, use common fonts in your resume such as Times New Roman, Courier and Book man. The Side headings when highlighted in Bold catch the attention of the employer. Keeping font size as 12 or 11 for headings, with the remaining print being of font size 11 or 10 brings clarity in the layout of the resume. Keeping only one font size in the entire resume is very monotonic.
iii)Do not use fancy font sizes, and colors to highlight your resume. The resume is meant to “Catch the attention of the employer for a purpose” and not to “Draw attention for a good laugh”.
1)Choice of Words: The second most important aspect of your resume is to use a selection of words that create an impact. Strive to be different. Let the words you chose, represent you amongst the many number of resumes presented. The choices of words makes or break your presentation. For e.g. the word “Accomplished “is no longer the catch word. In today's world in order to climb up the ladder, accomplishment is a necessity and not a key strength. Instead use the word “Peak Performer”. Another common word used in many resumes is “Result-Driven”, well to speak the truth employers no longer want result driven individuals, the new catch word instead is “Performance - Driven”. The world today demands someone who can “Perform” irrespective of what the situation is.
2)Go In Accordance With the JOB DESCRIPTION: Another important and crucial step that would prove useful is to use words that are in sync with the Job Description. Look out for key words in the Job description, for instance if a profile demands an individual who “Has an eye for detail”, you could possibly describe yourself as being very “Detail-Oriented”, Conscientious. Go beyond the job-descriptions, highlight aspects by researching more about the Job Profile and mentioning requirements that are not mentioned in the Job Description.
3)Purpose: ofttimes, individuals tend to send the same resume to every possible job opening. while this step is time saving, it could prove to be disastrous to your job search. Before sending out your resume, make sure the resume is in accordance to the requirements demanded.
4)Lying: Adding an extra year or some months will seem to be a good idea at the moment. But the embarrassment and humiliation that follows when the truth is known is more terrible. People who do so not only looses their jobs but also gains a bad reputation. And bad reputation is hard to get rid of.
5)Proof Read: Once you have written your resume, make sure you proof read it, not once, but twice. Often one tends to skip the finer nuances in the first reading. And another important aspect is proof read your resume the day after you have written it. When you proof read it immediately there are chances of missing out on the errors. Once you have proof read your resume, ask a trusted friend or relative to read it and give you an honest feedback. Their feedback will again prove to be very useful to you. This is also an opportunity where typos, spelling mistakes etc can be noted and corrected.
Keep the above mentioned suggestions in mind and be sure to be noticed. Start your journey towards a path that you have always dreamt off.
Do opportunities just pass by you as your profile does not get noticed properly?
Do you feel stuck up but can not say 'good bye' to your current job as there are no job offers?
If your answer is a yes to the above questions, then it is a major sign that there is a problem with the presentation of your resume .
Before going further, did you try to figure out the problems with your resume? If not, here are some findings that can prove to be very useful to you.
Several surveys conducted indicate that HR people discard a resume due to two major reasons
1)Bad outlook
2)Irrelevant Content
Now, look back and check out these two weighty aspects in your resume. The above pointed indicators could throw some light as to why prospective employees have been avoiding your resume lately.
With this knowledge, it is time to take some action. Several articles relate “Action” to purchasing their “Expert Resume Writing Services” that claim to create a job attracting resumes at exuberant prices. Many times , they create a good looking resume with all irrelevant content or a templatised resume with boring look and standard content. And they always come with a price tag, whereas all you need to do is to follow some simple steps without wasting any money.
Here are few important and practical indicators that will help you to draft a better resume, thus getting you the calls that you have been always waiting for.
Format of the Resume: This is the first and most important aspect that you as a job seeker need to look into in order to catch the attention of the employer. HR People get a number of resume everyday and they have to select few better ones for interview. A resume that is uncluttered and properly formatted definitely catches the eye and prompts one to go through it. If you want to qualify the first step of job selection, make sure that information on your resume is well organized and neatly presented. Here are some handy tips which will help you understand the point mentioned above.
i) Never write in paragraphs; highlight your skills using bullet points. Nobody has the time to scan through the details to know about your key strengths, you will have to do it yourself.
ii)Make sure that the font used in your resume is universal. Unless you are applying for a creative post, use common fonts in your resume such as Times New Roman, Courier and Book man. The Side headings when highlighted in Bold catch the attention of the employer. Keeping font size as 12 or 11 for headings, with the remaining print being of font size 11 or 10 brings clarity in the layout of the resume. Keeping only one font size in the entire resume is very monotonic.
iii)Do not use fancy font sizes, and colors to highlight your resume. The resume is meant to “Catch the attention of the employer for a purpose” and not to “Draw attention for a good laugh”.
1)Choice of Words: The second most important aspect of your resume is to use a selection of words that create an impact. Strive to be different. Let the words you chose, represent you amongst the many number of resumes presented. The choices of words makes or break your presentation. For e.g. the word “Accomplished “is no longer the catch word. In today's world in order to climb up the ladder, accomplishment is a necessity and not a key strength. Instead use the word “Peak Performer”. Another common word used in many resumes is “Result-Driven”, well to speak the truth employers no longer want result driven individuals, the new catch word instead is “Performance - Driven”. The world today demands someone who can “Perform” irrespective of what the situation is.
2)Go In Accordance With the JOB DESCRIPTION: Another important and crucial step that would prove useful is to use words that are in sync with the Job Description. Look out for key words in the Job description, for instance if a profile demands an individual who “Has an eye for detail”, you could possibly describe yourself as being very “Detail-Oriented”, Conscientious. Go beyond the job-descriptions, highlight aspects by researching more about the Job Profile and mentioning requirements that are not mentioned in the Job Description.
3)Purpose: ofttimes, individuals tend to send the same resume to every possible job opening. while this step is time saving, it could prove to be disastrous to your job search. Before sending out your resume, make sure the resume is in accordance to the requirements demanded.
4)Lying: Adding an extra year or some months will seem to be a good idea at the moment. But the embarrassment and humiliation that follows when the truth is known is more terrible. People who do so not only looses their jobs but also gains a bad reputation. And bad reputation is hard to get rid of.
5)Proof Read: Once you have written your resume, make sure you proof read it, not once, but twice. Often one tends to skip the finer nuances in the first reading. And another important aspect is proof read your resume the day after you have written it. When you proof read it immediately there are chances of missing out on the errors. Once you have proof read your resume, ask a trusted friend or relative to read it and give you an honest feedback. Their feedback will again prove to be very useful to you. This is also an opportunity where typos, spelling mistakes etc can be noted and corrected.
Keep the above mentioned suggestions in mind and be sure to be noticed. Start your journey towards a path that you have always dreamt off.
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