13 EASY STEPS TO UPGRADE YOUR RESUME THAT EMPLOYERS WILL LOVE TO SEE
13 EASY STEPS TO UPGRADE YOUR RESUME THAT EMPLOYERS WILL LOVE TO SEE
That time of the year is here when a fresh
batch of college graduates start looking for professional opportunities. The
first step in that direction involves having a kickass resume. Now that
everyone is applying for jobs online, it’s extremely important that your resume
reflects your work experience and achievements in a presentable and brief
manner. Even if you aren’t a fresher, and are looking for a job switch, check
out these resume building tips that will come in handy. We are happy to help.
1. Remove Objective
Writing objective in your resume is old news
and you need to get rid of it. Also, it limits your employer’s understanding of
your work experience.
2. Have A One Page
Resume
No one has the time to read a 2-3 page essay
on someone else. So keep it simple and keep it brief. Make sure that your
resume is just one single page.
3. Use Bullet Points
Brevity is an art and it’s appreciated too.
To do that, you need to make best friends with bullet points and use them
wherever required instead of writing long paragraphs.
4. Use Hyperlinks
Using appropriate hyperlinks gives you an
edge. If your work or achievements have been published anywhere online, make
sure you use hyperlinks while mentioning those on your resume.
5. Save Your Resume With
Your Name
Always, always save your resume with your
name. For example - if your name is Shubham, save your resume as -
Shubham_Resume. Employers get thousands of applications. They can’t keep
naming and renaming the files you send them online.
6. Use Info graphics,
But Don’t Overdo It
It’s a good idea to use minimal info graphics
on your resume, but don’t overdo it. Your resume needs to look professional and
presentable.
7. Follow Chronological
Order
By chronological order we mean, arrange the
events on your resume in order of occurrence in time, going from your last job
to your first job.
8. Refurnish Your Resume
For Different Jobs
Different jobs have different key
responsibilities areas, so you need to make sure that you refurnish your resume
according to each job you are applying for.
9. Proofread
Proofreading is the key to having a perfectly
written resume. It’s important that you read and re-read your resume over and
over again to make sure there’s no error. You can ask others to proofread your
resume for you.
10. Eliminate High
School Information
If you aren’t applying for a job right after
completing your school, eliminate the high school information. No one wants to
know what you did in school. Employers are interested in what you are doing
currently.
11. Mention College
Internships, Not Projects
If you have had on-field experience in your
respective industry, mention only your college internships and not projects.
Make sure you keep it brief. If it’s for your first job, you can elaborate on
your internships and even few important projects.
12. Always Take A
Printed Copy To The Interview
Yes, we are entering the paperless world, but
it’s always a good idea to carry a printed copy of your resume with you. The
employer can refer to it then and there and it also shows that you prepared for
your interview.
13. Always Send PDF
Copies When Applying Online
There are times when people send Word files,
and well, the formatting gets messed up. So save your resume as PDF and then
send it for reference.
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