5 MUST HAVES & MUST DOS IN ANY RESUME!
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It is no secret that a sure shot way to get an interview
for that much coveted dream job is a strong resume. If one cannot nail the
resume, whose sole purpose is to get you an interview, the said dream job is
almost impossible to get! And thus I am
sure many of you have wondered, as have I, about what it is that one definitely
needs to have on their resumes to ensure a solid chance at an interview. As we
all know, when it comes to anything related to careers or jobs, there is never
enough advice and people are ever ready to get tips and tricks to help get that
dream job. While the internet is full of a billion advice for you to nail the
resume, here I am with just five simple pointers for an efficient resume.
1. Keep it Easy
on the eyes
In a job market where there are so many applicants for
one job vacancy, it is extremely critical that your resume is read and a resume
that is difficult to read almost always remains unread. Thus it is extremely
important that a resume is easy on the eyes. Here are a few tips to make sure
your resume is easy to read.
- Your resume should have an easy-to-read font and a font size between 10 and 12 pt
- While there is no page limit for resumes these days, it is best if you avoid too many long paragraphs and make bullet points – too much text tends to leave the reader dazed
- There should be ample space between sections to demarcate them
- Use underlining and bold formatting of words and phrases to let the reader know what you want them to read
It is generally advised to use a block format for writing most applications.
2.
Make sure it is relevant
An efficient resume is one that can clearly communicate
the position towards which it is targeted. Lack of focus in a resume results in
the hiring manager not seeing the connection between your skills and
qualifications and the requirement of the job. Thus a resume that has focus
with clear indication of the experiences and accomplishments relevant to the
position is a powerful one.
It is advisable to remove anything that is not in line with one’s career goals or job requirement. Its best to support your resume with a targeted cover letter. Click here to find relevant cover letters for your application.
It is advisable to remove anything that is not in line with one’s career goals or job requirement. Its best to support your resume with a targeted cover letter. Click here to find relevant cover letters for your application.
3. Use the right keywords
Be it manually by hiring managers or through online
applicant tracking software, resumes are often scanned quickly to select good,
relevant resumes from a pile of many! So it’s always advisable to have a resume
that is keyword rich. Keywords are small words which communicate important
information about your resume. They help in ensuring your resume reflects both
– skills required for the position and the skill you possess. Keywords are the
best the way to ensure you survive the scanning process.
4. Select the Best Resume Format
A resume has a lot of information and so it is important
that all this information is laid out in a way where experiences and skills
relevant to the position are noticed first. Typically a hiring manager scans
the resume for 8 to 10 seconds and so it is advisable to prioritize and
highlight relevant skills and experience so that they can see that your
accomplishments support the job requirements. It is also a good idea to start bullet
points describing your accomplishments by describing the result achieved
followed by how.
5.
Seek other’s
Opinions
I hope that helped. Stay tuned to this spot for more tips
and tricks for an awesome resume!
Apart from this what you write in your email or application letter to the HR enclosing your resume also makes a huge impact. We have loaded this website with lots of relevant content to help you job applications. And if you want to share something go ahead use the comment section below to help fellow job seekers.
