There's a pile of a hundred resumes sitting in the Human Resources Office. What's the difference that pushes a particular resume to the apex of the pile and eventually into the interview process? That's a really good question. With so many people applying for the same position, making a great resume can feel extraordinarily challenging. So how does one make your resume actually stand out?
Begin by making yourself a real person. Call about an opening ahead of time and have a couple of good questions readied. Speaking to the recruiter and showing active interest is a good way for folk to remember you when they open the post. Just don't forget to call at a time when things should be comparatively calm - i.e. Not first thing on Monday, nor late afternoon on Friday. Email works similarly. You do not need your message sitting in the middle of dozens of other messages and just getting lost in the fray.
If you do get to talk to a live person (or get a return e-mail) make sure you keep the name of the responder handy. Use the name of the person in your cover letter ('I received information from X and wanted to chase up with my qualifications, for example'). Whatever you do make sure you spell the name in the right way.
In terms of sharpening up your resume, confirm its relevant to the job for which you're applying. Edit the language to match the industry. Just sending out the standard copy will not cut it these days. Keep the format clean and consistent. Start with some type of keynotes that are actually catch and provide a quick-read profile that keeps folk reading! Avoid clich's and buzzwords.
Order your resume in such a manner that it keeps the most significant information about each job first - particularly those jobs pertaining to this position. Recruiters scan resumes for the most applicable talent sets and experience, so put your best foot forward.
Toward the end of your resume it's wonderfully all right to add hobbies. This is a part of what makes you really different to the other applicants. Focus on those things that stick out from the crowd like bunji jumping and bodyboarding.
Last although not least when you learn of an opening that actually makes an appeal to you, do not delay! Remember that you have lots of competition. The sooner you get your resume in, the sooner a recruiter sees it. Quickness matters.
Begin by making yourself a real person. Call about an opening ahead of time and have a couple of good questions readied. Speaking to the recruiter and showing active interest is a good way for folk to remember you when they open the post. Just don't forget to call at a time when things should be comparatively calm - i.e. Not first thing on Monday, nor late afternoon on Friday. Email works similarly. You do not need your message sitting in the middle of dozens of other messages and just getting lost in the fray.
If you do get to talk to a live person (or get a return e-mail) make sure you keep the name of the responder handy. Use the name of the person in your cover letter ('I received information from X and wanted to chase up with my qualifications, for example'). Whatever you do make sure you spell the name in the right way.
In terms of sharpening up your resume, confirm its relevant to the job for which you're applying. Edit the language to match the industry. Just sending out the standard copy will not cut it these days. Keep the format clean and consistent. Start with some type of keynotes that are actually catch and provide a quick-read profile that keeps folk reading! Avoid clich's and buzzwords.
Order your resume in such a manner that it keeps the most significant information about each job first - particularly those jobs pertaining to this position. Recruiters scan resumes for the most applicable talent sets and experience, so put your best foot forward.
Toward the end of your resume it's wonderfully all right to add hobbies. This is a part of what makes you really different to the other applicants. Focus on those things that stick out from the crowd like bunji jumping and bodyboarding.
Last although not least when you learn of an opening that actually makes an appeal to you, do not delay! Remember that you have lots of competition. The sooner you get your resume in, the sooner a recruiter sees it. Quickness matters.
About the Author:
Pat Cann is the founder of MyVerifax.com, a website that offers information regarding improving your resume'.
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