In this competitive world, it is becoming more difficult to stand out from the crowd. Recruiters also face a lot of difficulty screening candidates during the hiring process. Thus, it is crucial for the resume to be well-written to capture the attention of the recruiter! And this article wants to help you do that!
Your resume is your marketing document. You have to sell yourself as a product that they SHOULD definitely interview. So, the content of the resume has to be relevant to the job description and the company you will be applying to. Keeping a few things in mind, it is easy to write an effective resume on your own!
This article WILL DEFINITELY help you get started on writing an interview-worthy resume.
Follow these simple steps and you may start writing your friends’ resumes as well!
Your resume needs to look pleasing. Avoid vibrant colors and animations. But, if your job role requires you to show your artistic side, then do so. Pick a particular font of your choice and use the same one throughout. The aim should be for the resume to be neat and understandable.
There are many resume templates online, pick the one you think is best suited for you and use it. A clean resume will show the recruiter(s) that you have put some work into the resume and you may be an ideal candidate.
Make sure your resume includes all necessary contact information. This includes your phone number, alternate phone number and email address. This section should be at the top of the resume (right below your name). This will make it easy for the recruiter(s) to contact you.
Make sure you name your resume in such a way that the recruiter can access it whenever necessary. For example, “Sushant Singh Resume.â€
Make sure your resume includes the keywords that appear in job descriptions. This increases your chances of getting noticed by the recruiter. Through this, the recruiter understands that you have the skill-set to be a potential candidate.
For example, if you are applying to be a tax accountant, it would be beneficial to use terms that are specific to the job. It will also help to mention that you are familiar with certain account software, etc. Highlight the skills that your role at the company will need.
This is a very important step! There is no need to open the Dictionary and include the most complicated words in your resume! Your resume should be free of typos, incorrect sentences and punctuation mistakes.
Read and then re-read your resume. Use simple language and use the tools that are available on computers. Once your resume is ready, run it through spellcheck to remove errors.
The objective section is one the important sections of your resume. It should be tailor-made according to the role you are applying for.
A generic objective will reduce your chances of getting selected for an interview(s). So, ensure that your objective matches the requirements of the companies. Avoid elaborate objectives. Make sure it does not exceed more than two sentences.
Avoid elaborate resumes. The resume should be an introductory document into your skill-set and work experiences. The recruiters are not interested in anything else. So, make sure you are writing a resume and not your autobiography! Do a little bit of research on the Internet about examples of resumes for similar job roles. And follow the simple steps above. Do all this and you will increase your chances of landing your dream job!