What do Employers Look for in A Resume

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What do Employers Look for in A Resume?
Recently I applied for a job where there were
over 800 applicants. Anyone who believes that a
prospective employer has time to peruse that many
job applications and resumes is kidding
themselves. Sure, you may spend hours and hours
on job application writing and labouring over
your resume, trying to make sure it is spot-on.
But, at the end of the day, there are certain
things you must get right, if you want your
employer to give your job application and resume
a second look. So, what are the keys to resume
writing that make sure it isnt thrown in the
reject pile? How can you make your resume stand
out? What do employers even look for in a
resume? Here are our top tips.
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Here are our Top Tips
1. Employers want an easy-to-read resume
2. Employers want a resume they can scan
3. Employers hate basic errors
4. Employers want relevant information, not your
life story
5. Employers dont dig bragging
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Employers want an Easy-to-Read Resume
If youve got 800 resumes to look at, then
finding one that is easy-to-read is a breath of
fresh air. So, your resume should be written in
a reasonably-sized, legible font with
normal-sized margins. Dont make the mistake of
making your text too small to try to cram more
onto the page. This also applies to job
application writing including cover letters and
selection criteria. Use an easy to read format
and include dot points to make it stand out.
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Employers want a Resume they can Scan
When writing your resume, lay-out and formatting
are also super important. Given that most
employers will merely peruse your work, looking
for key words, job titles and major facts that
show you are a good fit for the position, it
needs to be laid out well.
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Employers hate Basic Errors
Making basic errors in spelling, grammar and
punctuation decreases your credibility,
especially when applying for professional
positions. It is the easiest thing to avoid, but
the most common to neglect. Get a second opinion
before your submit your resume and job
application!
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Employers want Relevant Information, not your
Life Story
While you might think giving a detailed overview
of your entire work history is the way to go,
focus instead on the skills, experiences and
qualifications that are relevant to the position
you are applying for. Your Bachelor of Marine
Biology might be interesting, but its not going
to help you land the accountancy position youre
after.
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Make sure that most relevant accomplishments, the
ones that readily translate to the job you
want, are most visible. One more thing, resume
writing is an art and needs some creativity.
Its best not to submit the same resume for
different jobs. Each resume should be tailored
to make it specific to the position. Once again
this applies to selection criteria writing, cover
letter writing and the overall job application
process.
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Employers dont Big Bragging
Employers really dont expect you to already be
an expert in every facet of the position you are
applying for so dont make the mistake of
over-inflating your skills. According to an
August 2014 CareerBuilder study of about 2,000
hiring managers, 57 of respondents said the most
common lie they catch on a resume is an
embellished skill set. To avoid seeming like
youre over stating your skills and achievements,
include real examples of where you have
demonstrated a skill in your previous job
history. This is a part of the job application
writing process and especially comes into play
when addressing selection criteria.
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If you need help nailing your resume, then
consider getting some professional help. Red
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