Your resume has just 15 seconds towork for you, make it happen.
Your resume represents ‘you.’ A recruiter sees who you are
through your resume. As a result, the resume is and should
be the first marketing point. Events take place at light speed
now. People spend lesser time doing things now; do not
expect things to be different when it comes to your resume
and recruiters.
Recruiters spend barely 15 seconds on your resume.
Therefore, if you want to secure your dream job fast, you
should know these basic resume secrets.
Give them what they want fast.
You have at most 20 seconds to convince a reader that your
resume deserves a complete read. Did I just say 20
seconds? It may be less. Most recruiters never read past the
first page of your resume. Frankly, Human Resource
Managers are no longer patient (it is not as if they are bad,
inconsiderate guys; the workload is getting huge
nowadays)
So the first rule of resume writing is to get to the point fast.
This means that you have to do a lot of careful planning
about every word in your resume. Do not use a word
because you learnt a new word or the word is in vogue. Let
every word count.
Be Relevant
Ensure you read thoroughly the requirements for the job you
are applying for and tailor your resume to fit. Include your
experiences that fit their requirements and remove your
experiences that will tag you as ‘inappropriate.’
You must understand who your ‘reader’ is, because
different people are looking for different things in you
resume. Also, never assume that people can or will ‘read
between the lines’ and figure out your value. They do not
have time and they don’t care about you (yet). This means
never have a default resume .Tailor your resume for each
job.
Use Bullet
Write your resume in a style that exudes action and
energy .Bullets give a punchy, concise and easy to read
feel. This lets readers get the gist of your main points
quickly .We live in a “power point” world and bullets gives
power to your sentences.
Highlight your strengths
Remember your resume has just 10 seconds, so focus on
your strengths that are most relevant to your reader. They
should go first in your resume.
Demonstrate Result
Use ‘##’, ‘%%%’ and ‘$$$’ to emphasize your
accomplishments. Remember that one thousand dollars is
less likely to be noticed than $1,000.00. Numbers and
symbols seem embossed on the page, that is, they stand
out.
Be concise
In one of my English classes, my lecturer mentioned that the
best construction is the one done in the shortest possible
form. Therefore, your resume should not contain one more
word than needed to make your point .Repetition can bore
your readers .Free your resume of trite words, phrases and
sentences.
Don’t save the best for the last
If you save your best for the last, it won’t be read. Lead with
your best foot. Names of clients, list of main jobs and great
logos strategically placed in your resume will get an
employers attention, especially if they are interested in the
projects or want the clients too. For example, if you are a
marketer in a bank, you can list your major accounts. It may
entice other employers.
Knowledge is Power
Before writing your resume, research newspapers, job
boards and internet ads for positions that are similar to the
ones you will be seeking. Look for and include the latest
buzzwords in your resume. For example, an IT specialist
may use words like OOP(Object Oriented Programming),
structured programming, etc. Scientists and senior
executives should prepare an appendix of publications and
papers.
through your resume. As a result, the resume is and should
be the first marketing point. Events take place at light speed
now. People spend lesser time doing things now; do not
expect things to be different when it comes to your resume
and recruiters.
Recruiters spend barely 15 seconds on your resume.
Therefore, if you want to secure your dream job fast, you
should know these basic resume secrets.
Give them what they want fast.
You have at most 20 seconds to convince a reader that your
resume deserves a complete read. Did I just say 20
seconds? It may be less. Most recruiters never read past the
first page of your resume. Frankly, Human Resource
Managers are no longer patient (it is not as if they are bad,
inconsiderate guys; the workload is getting huge
nowadays)
So the first rule of resume writing is to get to the point fast.
This means that you have to do a lot of careful planning
about every word in your resume. Do not use a word
because you learnt a new word or the word is in vogue. Let
every word count.
Be Relevant
Ensure you read thoroughly the requirements for the job you
are applying for and tailor your resume to fit. Include your
experiences that fit their requirements and remove your
experiences that will tag you as ‘inappropriate.’
You must understand who your ‘reader’ is, because
different people are looking for different things in you
resume. Also, never assume that people can or will ‘read
between the lines’ and figure out your value. They do not
have time and they don’t care about you (yet). This means
never have a default resume .Tailor your resume for each
job.
Use Bullet
Write your resume in a style that exudes action and
energy .Bullets give a punchy, concise and easy to read
feel. This lets readers get the gist of your main points
quickly .We live in a “power point” world and bullets gives
power to your sentences.
Highlight your strengths
Remember your resume has just 10 seconds, so focus on
your strengths that are most relevant to your reader. They
should go first in your resume.
Demonstrate Result
Use ‘##’, ‘%%%’ and ‘$$$’ to emphasize your
accomplishments. Remember that one thousand dollars is
less likely to be noticed than $1,000.00. Numbers and
symbols seem embossed on the page, that is, they stand
out.
Be concise
In one of my English classes, my lecturer mentioned that the
best construction is the one done in the shortest possible
form. Therefore, your resume should not contain one more
word than needed to make your point .Repetition can bore
your readers .Free your resume of trite words, phrases and
sentences.
Don’t save the best for the last
If you save your best for the last, it won’t be read. Lead with
your best foot. Names of clients, list of main jobs and great
logos strategically placed in your resume will get an
employers attention, especially if they are interested in the
projects or want the clients too. For example, if you are a
marketer in a bank, you can list your major accounts. It may
entice other employers.
Knowledge is Power
Before writing your resume, research newspapers, job
boards and internet ads for positions that are similar to the
ones you will be seeking. Look for and include the latest
buzzwords in your resume. For example, an IT specialist
may use words like OOP(Object Oriented Programming),
structured programming, etc. Scientists and senior
executives should prepare an appendix of publications and
papers.
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