Does Your Resume Get You Noticed?
Talon understands searching for new employment opportunities can be a very stressful endeavor. The main cause of this stress stems from the fact that so many job seekers, through no fault of their own, simply do not possess the insight and understanding of how to increase their value in the eyes of a potential employer. Presented here are a few tips to help job seekers build a solid resume that gets noticed.
It is a good idea to create two versions of your resume: the print version, and the electronic version. The print version will serve as your primary resume, and because of this appearance is critical. Conservative paper color as well as a conservative overall style is recommended. Avoid using too much bold or italic typeface.
The electronic version should have no formatting whatsoever. The electronic resume is needed to work readily with electronic resume readers and automated applicant tracking systems, and formatting is a hindrance.
- Avoid long paragraphs, use bullet points
- Avoid clutter, white space throughout your resume makes it easier to read
- Use quality paper and a quality printer
Avoid creating a resume that is simply a listing of your past job descriptions. Highlight your strengths by succinctly summarizing your accomplishments in your previous positions. These should include quantitative details-achieved 131% of sales quota, reduced company costs 23%-that display to the reader your specific value to the prospective employer. You should also convey the scope of your responsibility in detail-managed a team of 19 account representatives.
Remember that the primary objective of this document is to market yourself-sell yourself-to the potential employer. Use strong, dynamic words when describing your accomplishments.
Finally, when you have completed the resume, it is recommended you show it to at least two other people to proofread for spelling and grammar. Sending a resume with a spelling error is a mistake from which there is no recovery.
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