Today's post is by Cathy Eng, CARW, Owner of Resume Rocketeer, Inc.
Most resumes out there are poorly organized, boring, and some even contain major errors. These details can tell employers more about you than the skills and experiences you actually include in the resume. By sending an employer a dull, amateurish resume, you are telling them that you lack innovation, focus, and attention to detail.
So, how can you fix the problem? Here are the top three things you can do to save your resume from going into a hiring manager’s trashcan.
1. Start with a strong header. Resume writing trends are pointing to the use of branding statements and summary paragraphs/statements instead of the boring, old objective. These focus more on the best of what you have to offer rather than what you want from your career or future employer
2. Bring your applicable skills to the forefront. If you are in IT, establish what programs you use right away. If you are in sales, give them quantifiable results and quotas you have met or exceeded. Do not expect them to search for this information because they won’t!
3. Do not list your job descriptions from previous positions. A responsibility driven resume is a killer. Employers assume you already know how to use Microsoft Office and can complete reports and spreadsheets. Instead, tell them how you made your previous companies better, and if possible, more profitable.
The point is to not only to keep your resume from going into "do not call" pile, but to blow them away by practically shouting, “I am exactly what you are looking for!”
Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.
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