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As you look for work you are also learning what employers are looking for from job candidates. This can give you excellent information on what to include or not include in your résumé.
WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR WHEN REVIEWING YOUR RESUME OR THINKING ABOUT WHAT TO INCLUDE?
First, you will want to look for an over all impression. Step back and try to look at your résumé as a stranger might. Does it send a loud and clear message about who you are are why you are the best candidate for the job you are seeking? It should.
Second, make sure any acronyms are spelled out and jargon explained. A savvy Human Resource person or hiring manager might be familiar, but they might not. Many job seekers use proprietary, internal jargon mistakenly thinking that other employers will be familiar when they may not be.
Third, in almost all cases your skills and abilities should be clear and convincing and highlighted over and above work history. Your work history should be accurate - it will be reviewed in an interview. But it will likely be your skills, abilities, and achievements that will get you the job.
Fourth, list special training in addition to formal education. Even if you didn't get a certificate per se, this information will show your commitment to your chosen field. Self-learning is a major and valuable trend right now and should not be overlooked.
Finally, don't forget to include links to any professional social media. This will give the employer additional information about you that you may not be able to include in a résumé.
ASK FOR HELP
WITH YOUR RÉSUMÉ
Working with
an expert is well worth the little you will spend! But, if you insist on moving
forward without paying an expert at least ask someone you respect to review it
for you.
It is hard
to separate yourself from all your hard work and look at it objectively.
Even if you set the résumé aside for a day or two you may be likely
to see things that can be changed to a document you were previously enamored
of. Asking someone else to look at it can give you a different perspective you would not otherwise find.
What questions do
you have about your résumé?
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