Whether you are job hunting or updating your LinkedIn, your resume serves as the foundation for all of your skills and experience. When companies or bosses view your resume, it helps provide a quick glance of your skills. And when applying to jobs, a resume usually determines whether or not you are invited to an interview.
The significance of your resume can be daunting, but ti doesn’t have to be. We have compiled a list of resume tips to help land your dream job. These changes can make all the difference and increase your chances of landing that job or getting that promotion.
Contact details/References
The top of your resume, should clearly list your contact information. Usually, one should provide their email, phone number and location. Exact address is not necessary, but it is important for employers to know where you are located.
References are important for hiring managers. Many times they will contact previous employers to inquire about your skillset. So, make sure you choose a notable reference.
You might benefit from informing references that you have listed them on your resume. That way, if they get a phone call they are aware. Double check that the phone number and contact information you have provided is accurate and works.
It would be a bummer if a hiring manager cannot get a hold of the individual.
Compose a Personal Profile.
Start your resume with a paragraph of your intent and interest with the company. This lets the company know that you have done your research on them and would be eager to work for them.
In this paragraph, summarize your qualifications, goals and how they would be useful for the position you are applying for.
Many companies use the applicant tracking system (ATS), which is essentially a bot that tracks keywords in your resume and essentially determine if it is sent off to actual hiring managers to read.
To get past this system, it is important to use keywords. Here is a list of 500 ATS Resume keywords.
Transferable Skills
The talents you pick up from education, prior employment, and life experience are known as transferrable skills. They typically combine hard talents like computer proficiency and mathematical prowess with soft skills like teamwork and communication. It’s crucial to include a list of your transferable skills.
Work History
Always include your most recent position first, followed by the remaining jobs in reverse chronological order. You don’t have to list every job you’ve ever had. All that is required is the last ten years.
Identify Accomplishments
Determine your successes and provide descriptions of them in your job experience. Verbs of action like “I managed,” “I developed,” “I performed,” “I facilitated,” “I hired,” and “I extended” should be used, if you’re trying to find the right words.
