Are you getting tired of checking out articles and watching videos on How To Write a Good Resume?
If so, you ARE in a right place.
Building a resume is really not as complicated as it seems.
In this video I share 5 tips on how to create your resume, or 5 tips on how to easily make
updates to your already existing resume.
Having a resume is not about just putting it together really quickly, sending it to
some random job you might have liked, without any strategy, but just for the sake of getting
it done.
Because this kind of applications will most likely result into nevering back from them.
I’ve worked in Recruitment for over 12 years, I have reviewed thousands of resumes and I
can guarantee that investing some time into writing your resume will be well worth it.
Because a good and an eye catching resume means more than you imagine, when it comes
to attracting your dream job and building a career you want.
If we haven’t met before, I am Marat from Emmotion, myemmotion.com, Human Resources
and Career Services Agency, look me up on LinkedIn.
In this video I share clear and easy to apply resume tips, to help you write your perfect
resume and go for a higher paid professional opportunity.
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So we’ve already established that your resume needs to be eye catching and professional.
Keep in mind that, on average, recruiters and hiring managers tend to spend less than
10 seconds reviewing a resume.
Checking and reviewing a few examples of a resume online would also be helpful to you.
Because the first tip is very related: select a format and style that you feel best represents
your strengths and achievements.
The effective resume format is consistent, clear and easy to read.
Avoid all the tiny fonts, all sudden font changes and format variations.
Use the same font and format throughout your resume.
Choose any font which is easy on the eye, like Calibri o Garamond, just to mention a
few.
An unprofessional resume, full of font changes, grammar mistakes, confusing vague information
or slang words, will make you look completely unprofessional as a job seeker.
Your resume will obviously get ignored among hundreds of CVs sent per each position.
Tip number 2: Don’t make your resume longer than 2 pages.
Keep the resume short, dynamic and to the point, no longer than two pages!
According to research the 3+ pages long resumes tend to get ignored by hiring managers.
The longer your resume is, the less time there is to see a potential fit.
The only time it's acceptable to have a resume longer than 3 pages is when your field requires
to list publications, research and other projects.
Entry level candidates stand their best chance with 1 page resume.
Experienced candidates perform their best with 2 pages resume.
In fact experienced candidates are twice likely to get hired with 2-pages resume over those
who mention the same information but in just 1-page.
Some of you would think, how would you fit and describe the experience you had 20 years
ago?
But this has an easy solution, don’t describe it.
Unless the experience is extremely relevant for the role you are applying to, details
from over 15 years don’t really need to be on your CV.
Tip number 3: Mention accomplishments and not just job descriptions.
The resume isn’t just a summary of your work experience.
Your resume is in fact a marketing tool which tells your professional story in the best
way, it markets your individual brand.
Focus on what you did in your job, NOT what your job title was, there's a big difference.
You should include a few lines of the job description, then list what your accomplishments
were.
Think of all the praise you’ve received, the promotions you’ve been given, special
responsibilities you’ve handled.
Also focus on results and include Values!
Using sentences which start with action verbs make your resume seem more dynamic.
For example: - “increased sales by 20%”
- “implemented a new system of filing” - “Improved office efficiency by 15%”
- “Saved the company 10.000€ by redistributing the tasks”.
All of it reads much better than their passive or longer equivalents.
4.
Include a “CAREER SUMMARY” A career summary is a place to showcase how
unique you are.
Think of it as your elevator pitch.
Which combination of skills and experiences makes you an asset?
Grab the hiring manager’s attention right from the beginning.
Don’t use an Objective Statement LIKE: “Seeking this certain position” or “interested
in a certain challenge”.
That’s not telling at all.
Each summary is different and can have different styles, these 2 could serve you as an example:
Property Management Summary: “I have more than 15 years of Property Management
Experience.
Negotiation: I negotiated average 4% discount from suppliers
Leadership: I managed 20 staff members, including security team
Organization: I oversaw portfolio of 50 luxury properties
Trustworthiness: I handled 30€ million budget in monthly rent and fees”
“And Sales Manager Summary:
Experience in managing accounts in direct sales, pharmaceuticals and consumer products.
For 10 years, I managed sales distribution for the challenging network of Johnson & Johnson
consumer goods and services.
I achieved phenomenal 160% growth rate.
With 100% accuracy rating in meeting sales targets and objectives on time.
I have a vibrant and engaging personality, I easily bridge any differences between client
and consumer.”
And tip number 5.
TAILOR YOUR RESUME TO EACH NEW JOB
In today’s world everything is customized.
This includes your resume when applying for jobs.
You should be strategic about landing your dream job and tailor your resume appropriately.
About 80% of large companies use applicant tracking systems that scan your resume and
determine if you are a fit just by looking for keywords.
So your tailored resume should describe your experience using keywords from the job description
you are applying to.
Sending off a generic resume will definitely lower the chances of getting invited to an
interview.
You can reuse some of the same bullet points for multiple positions, but it is important
to always review the position requirements beforehand to adapt your resume to it.
If you’re searching for a job nearby, make sure employers know that you are a local candidate
by including your location in the contact information at the top of your resume.
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