Among the various formats of resumes, we have the functional format, the combination format, and finally, the chronological format, which is one of the most popular formats since employers and applicant tracking systems find it easy to scan. It will include a resume summary, which is essentially your introductory pitch before listing your work history […]
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As the world of work evolves and with the gig workers kicking in, employers are now training recruiters to identify and prioritize potential over years of experience when assessing the suitability of a candidate. Hence it becomes vital for you to first identify your current potential, prospect your future potential and then clearly evidence it
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The job descriptions employers write for hiring show that they are attempting to solve an existing organization’s problem and are seeking the help of a person to accomplish those certain tasks. When reading your resume, the recruiter will be looking for evidence of your ability to solve that specific problem or do that specific activity.
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A resume should sound intelligent and professional, but including pompous, vague, or cliche words for their own sake can make you sound fake. In addition, it can make your resume harder to read, so readers are unable to understand or stand confused as to what you are trying to say. Make sure everything you write is what
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🧱STEP 1 Make sure you understand the requirements from the job description. Make a note of any skills or qualities that are important for the job in the job description, then examine your resume to see if these words appear in your own experience. If they aren’t, rewrite your resume using the same or similar
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