how can you make a great impression with your resume?
TRANSCRIPT
Most of us get stumped at one of the most frequently asked
interview questions – “Tell me about yourself”. Today I’m going to address the dos and don’ts of writing a professional resume. Once an opening is created and posted in job portals and dailies, a flurry of resumes reach the HR professionals, hiring managers and consultancies. It’s not always possible to give each application a keen look. Dearth of time and resources make hiring professionals shortlist candidates hastily for an interview. In fact, just a glimpse at a resume decides its luck. So how to write an effective resume and get a chance of landing an interview despite stiff competition? There are ways to writing professional resumes. Let’s take a look at few tricks that create wonders and help you in landing up with your dream job
Dos and don’ts of modern resume
Select a catchy yet professional layout and format for your resume.
An impressive header is one of the critical parts of a resume, which is often overlooked.
Integrate industry relevant keywords into your resume.
Highlight your relevant experiences, skill set and achievements in a simple way.
Incorporate metrics into your resume to get maximum attention.
Include volunteer works, if any.
Important points to remember
21% of the resumes are not tailored to the specific job
56% of the employers find errors in spelling and grammar
11% of the HR professionals pointed out poor format and no bullet
Inappropriate length and poor work synopsis Vague career objective False information Invalid email and contact details
Common mistakes to avoid
Targeted on the definite/specific job
Logically laid out and easy to interpret
Informative but to the point
Perfect and error free in content, grammar and spelling
Format of a perfect resume
Avoid jargons, abbreviations and acronyms Stay away from typographical errors Emphasize College and University
experience to High School Funny and controversial email address is a
big turn off and should be avoided at all costs
Personal reference on your CV is a strict no-no
Tips not to forget