The resume is arguably the most valuable piece of paper you’ll ever own in your career. With it, you will be able to market yourself and present yourself in the most optimum possible light to potential employers. Therefore it is important for you to frame your resume.
It is a daunting task to build it, let alone scale it up for many. Many are not sure how to fit in all the information onto 1 or 2 pages as recommended. What information is relevant & what can be repositioned or rebranded for your next role? What is the right way to format and write your resume?
Maybe you don’t even know what the heck a resume is!
Whatever your concern, let’s break down everything you need to know about making the most effective resume, from scratch step by step:
➡️STEP 1 – Identify your target role and industry & research the job descriptions & their needs.
➡️STEP 2 – Filter your own experiences that match the needs of these potential employers
➡️STEP 3 – Pick a suitable template that is ATS friendly and relevant to your needs eg chronological, functional & hybrid. Remember to check country- specific formats.
➡️STEP 4 – Enter basic information relevant to the recruiter. Name, phone number and email address, as well as location (be sure to include the target location, not your current location), LinkedIn, GitHub, etc.
➡️STEP 6 – Write a summary statement to highlight a theme that brings your career trajectory together and positions you to next role.
➡️STEP 5 – State the impact of the work that you have done and quantify wherever possible.
➡️STEP 6 – Include education along with any certifications or upskilling programs. Bring this up if you are a fresh graduate or junior.
➡️STEP 7 – Include a skills section to showcase your hard & technical skill stack.
➡️STEP 8 – Include any related experience you have, such as your side job, volunteer work, or special projects etc.
➡️STEP 9 – Present your interests, language skills, or anything else relevant to the country format at the end.
➡️Step 10: Make sure what your resume says matches what employers are looking for. Customize it.
➡️STEP 11 – Proofread, edit and refine it before using it.
A poorly framed resume may not effectively highlight the jobseeker’s qualifications, skills, and experiences, resulting in a lack of interview calls from potential employers, hence it is important to pay attention to frame your resume correctly.
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