A resume serves as a marketing advertisement of you to potential employers, similar to how a print/paper Ad does for a target market audience. It is the credibility factor that makes or breaks brands. Along similar lines, your resume should convey a message that is believable, informative, and well-presented. If you’re the brand, the hiring company is the consumer. In the job market, the more credible and desirable traits you can include in your resume, the more marketable you become.
So, what can you do to ensure your resume presents you in the best possible light and highlights your true ability as well as potential?
↪️ A common mistake made by job seekers is highlighting only past experiences and ignoring future potentials
↪️ You can demonstrate professional skills through internships, academic projects, or in-college programs when you’re just starting out.
↪️If you are a career transitioner, you can include transferable skills, part-time jobs, volunteer work, and internships that helped you learn the ropes of your new field.
↪️Consider adding that you are a member of professional associations or have publications in your field of expertise and/or in your industry.
↪️Adding credentials or certifications applicable to your industry enhance your education & boost your level of expertise.
↪️If you want to appear as a seamless fit for a specific role with a specific employer, that generic resume application won’t work.
↪️Avoid using cliches like skilled communicator, excellent time manager, strong leader, team player, etc. These are just buzzwords that don’t leave an impression.
↪️Instead of stuffing your resume full of buzzwords and standard responsibilities, focus on results.
Make sure your resume highlights the value you bring to the table.
↪️By including important facts and figures on your resume, you’re providing evidence to show that you’re skilled at something.
↪️Are you under the impression that proofreading has no bearing on your credibility? Perhaps you should reconsider.
↪️Typos and spelling mistakes are the fastest way to have your resume discarded, in addition to demonstrating how callous and unfocused (not detail-oriented) you are.
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