A great resume could be the deciding factor to whether if you get your desired job or not. Your resume should be organized, summarize your skills and accomplishments, and most importantly, stand out (such as the resume above). To ensure that your resume does not remove you from consideration, here are some tips that will make sure that you have a great resume and help you get your desired job!
1. Add Accomplishments Not Just Job Descriptions
Hiring managers seek candidates that made a change, which helped the whole company that they worked in. Ask yourself:
- What did I do to help?
- Did I make a difference?
- What was the result of something I did?
- Did it make me stand out?
2. Don’t Use A Lot of Keywords
Some companies may use a program that scans for keywords in resumes in order to find the best person for the job. Therefore, it is good to use keywords, however you should not use too much. If hiring managers see that you used too many keywords on your resume, they may see it as an attempt to gain an unfair rank advantage in the programs that companies use.
3. Stand Out
A lot of resumes are the usually in the same format, and therefore having a resume with a simple, but different format can set you apart from other candidates. If you are adding more icons, graphics, and etc… make sure to use them carefully. The resume should not be difficult to read.
4. Proofread and Edit
Make sure that you undergo many rounds of proofreading and editing before you send out your resume. Sending a resume with many spelling errors can show hiring managers that you lack attention to detail. Some ways to proofread your resume:
- Ask a third party
- Use a proofreading program
- Show it to a reading group
5. List Your Skills
Make sure to add a section especially for your skills that would fit your position for the desired job including technological skills such as Data Management, Computer Science, HTML, and etc… Just remember to not add skills that everyone is expected to have such as using Google and email. This can make you look less fit for the job.
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