…To Help You Get Past the Application Stage
During the years of reviewing thousands of resumes from “inside” of companies, I regularly saw the same “Resume Don’ts”. Below is a Top 5 List for how to STAND OUT and get the resume reviewer wanting to know more about YOU!
- Zero Typos – error-free – grammar, spelling (e.g. PowerPoint or other technology terminology), formatting (e.g. font sizes, indentations, etc.), contact information (e.g. correct phone number and email address) – once you have reviewed your resume X number of times, ask a friend, who you know has attention to detail, to review it with fresh eyes;
- Tell a Story – a 30-second story – it takes me 30 seconds to scan a resume to know if the person is qualified and to decide if I want to know more – make it flow, make sure it makes sense, and make it compelling;
- Keep it to 2 Pages or Less – think short story not novel – do not include every single detail of every single thing you have done – keep it concise, high level with key accomplishments, and include metrics if applicable, and make the resume reviewer want to know more about you;
- Make it Complete – account for all professional experiences – include any and all short-term employments as each is part of your story – don’t have gaps in your resume that don’t need to be there; and
- Be Unique – replace generic terminology with what makes you UNIQUE – e.g. remove “dynamic problem solver” and replace it with “[your unique value proposition].”
To discuss any of my tips or how to make your resume make you stand out, contact me at talent@fokuspoint-digital.com.
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