Resume is one of the most important pieces of document you will ever write. Resume writing is not a rocket science. Indeed, resumes which standout among the crowd & ensure that you are on top of shortlist bundle, takes time & really need a blend of art & science. We are going to share some useful resume tips in case yours was due for update:
1.) 3 W’s-Who, What, Why.
This is considered to be the most important aspect of your resume & spending credible time of these aspects will pay off. Who is your target company or industry? Are you seeking a career change or career progression? Once you have answered these questions, the next step would be to evaluate what would be expected from you in terms of hard skills, your leadership, team work & other soft skills. Once you got the Who & What right, the next step would be why employer would pick you over a number of other potential job seekers.
2.) Length
Time & again lot of professionals have doubt on how long their resume should be. Ideally, a resume should not exceed a page. If your role is project based, research or a bit creative, you may attach appendix along with your resume detailing on past projects handled.
3.) How you are different
Some professionals find it easy to pencil down their achievements & potential benefits they have derived for their employer, other finds it tedious & cumbersome & think they have none. If you really find it difficult to pen down your achievements, give thought of what you do on a day to day basis & take a note of it. What problems you have sorted? What savings or financial benefits you created? Think of times when you went that extra mile to create value for your employer.
4.) Third Person Singular
To stand out among the crowd, you need to showcase your achievements in an objective & professional way. You should avoid using “ I” & “ my”.
5) Error free
The best strategy is to check, check & recheck. Your resume should be free of spelling, grammar & formatting errors. Ask someone to review your resume before you attach it & e-mail to prospective employer/recruiter/headhunter.
6) Contact details
Your resume should have your mobile number( along with your country code), your email, link to your LinkedIn profile & link to your blog/Vlog ( in case you have)
For getting your resume structured feel free to get in touch with our resume coach.
