Resume Critique

KEY TO CRAFTING AN INTERVIEW-INVITING RESUME

Faced with hundreds of resumes, hirers spend barely a minute on each while looking for a suitable candidate to fill a vacancy. Hence your job application resume needs to stand out to catch the attention of the recruiter. These points are critical if you want your application shortlisted. Source: TimesJobs study covering 690 recruiters and …

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RESUME WRITING TIPS THAT YOU CAN IMPLEMENT

A tailored, updated resume is essential for anybody interested in pursuing new opportunities, whether they are soon-to-be graduates or seasoned professionals. Here are some helpful tips to get your resume ready and in tip-top shape: ➡️Be strategic. Resumes aren’t a comprehensive list of all the things you’ve done. Identify the experiences that most accurately capture …

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HOW TO WRITE A RESUME WHEN YOU HAVE HAD ONLY ONE JOB FOR LONG

Here’s a recent conversation I had, to give you context: 🗣️Client: Well, I’m now officially a dinosaur!  Me: Why do you feel that way? 🗣️Client: Hiring managers are taking a dim view of my single-company job history. Me: Aren’t they seeing it as a sign of loyalty or job security? 🗣️Client: No, they wonder why …

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8 RESUME MYTHS THAT ARE HOLDING YOU BACK – PART 2/2

Continued from my earlier post 🦄 Myth 5 – You need a creative resume While images, charts, and other graphics may look great to the human eye, resumes with embedded images become a garbled mess by the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). For instance, if you insert an image or chart to showcase your key skills …

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A RESUME TIP SERIES TO STAND OUT TO RECRUITERS – PART 1/5

The standards for what your resume, cover letter, or application form needs to include are set very high in today’s competitive job market. It’s not enough to just have skills and experience; everyone else may have similar skills and experience and may even be willing to take a lower salary. How can you make your …

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