Hidden
Resume Mistakes
Most employers will tell you that
job seekers routinely make obvious, painful errors on their resumes that cost them the job. And while
there are online tools that will help you avoid making some of these mistakes,
such as punctuation errors, most tools won't catch these four major blunders.
With this I have chosen to share a few of
the “Hidden items” for you that are not always mentioned in BIG print.
Subjective Text:
When you fill your resume with lavish self-praise,
like "dedicated self-starter," "exceptional communication
skills," and "hard-working professional," you're just stating
your own opinion. This kind of language is like nails on a chalkboard to
recruiters. Why? You're not stating facts. Don't tell them how you see
yourself. Prove it by listing quantifiable accomplishments. Let the recruiter
decide if you're actually a self-starter.
Too Much Info:
Many
people assume they should list everything they have ever done at every job. It
makes them feel like they're proving they've got valuable experience. Well, in
reality, it detracts from your core message and strengths. Information overload
to a recruiter is not a way to stand out. It's actually the fastest way to get
in the 'no' pile. That's because, when they see you've listed everything, they
look for every single skill they need. And, if even one skill is missing, they
assume you don't have it.
The better approach is to simplify the
resume to list only the key skills you want to leverage. Then you will be
implying that you have a lot more to offer -- but the recruiters need to
contact you to find out; less is more.
If the hiring managers like what they see, they'll contact you for a phone
screen to get more details. And that's exactly what you want the resume to do:
Make the phone ring!
Weak Top-Fold:
The
first third of our resume is known as the "top-fold" -- it's where
the eye goes when someone sees your resume for the first time. Most studies say
a hiring manager's mind is made up about the candidate within six to 13 seconds
of reading the resume. Which means the top-fold is determining whether you even
get considered for the job. Text-intensive top-folds that aren't well-formatted
and don't present key skill sets lose the reader's attention. It's that simple.
Fancy Fonts:
Curly-tailed
fonts (aka fancy fonts) are harder to read. That translates into the reader
absorbing less of what's been written. When you use script fonts as a way to
make your resume look "classier," you are only making it harder for
the hiring manager to retain what you are all about. Skip the script font and
go with something clean-lined, like Arial or Calibri. While that may look more
basic, the hiring manager will at least take in more -- and that can lead to
the phone call you want.
Keep
in mind: Your resume is your marketing document. Paying attention to these
minor details can help you get a better response to your marketing message.
Which is: "I'm worth talking to
about this job!"
If you need help with a pre-formatted resume which can help save you some time I will be more than happy to share, just email me at showoff82@gmail.com. Also if you are interested in Job Sites/Career Services…..Email me!
Please share this information as you find FIT with family members and friends. Job hunting can be a very long dramatic and dreadful experience for those people who may not have a clue of where to start.
http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/04/18/4-hidden-resume-mistakes-that-will-cost-you-the-job/
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for reading- HAPPY CAREER HUNTING
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