June 20, 2016

13 Ways To Make Your Resume Better Than The Competitions

Every job seeker needs a resume that will help them land a job. Is your resume capable of beating out the rest of the job search competition?

Before you answer that question, read this post excerpt from EreMedia.com. It reads, “For the specific case of an online job posting, on average, 1,000 individuals will see a job post, 200 will begin the application process, 100 will complete the application, 75 of those 100 resumes will be screened out by either the ATS or a recruiter, 25 resumes will be seen by the hiring manager, 4 to 6 will be invited for an interview, 1 to 3 of them will be invited back for final interview, 1 will be offered that job and 80 percent of those receiving an offer will accept it (Talent Function Group LLC).” Wow.

Ok. That puts the hiring process in a bit more perspective, right? You need a kick-butt resume that gets noticed. When a recruiter only spends about 6 seconds reviewing a resume, you don’t have much time to capture their attention and leave them wanting to learn more about you. A single mistake can get your resume tossed out. Your resume needs to be in tip top shape. It absolutely must stand out. Is your resume better than the competitions?

Here are 13 ways to make your resume better than the competitions:

Select The Right Type Of Resume For The Job
Focus On Design and Format
Use Action Words
Quantify Your Accomplishments
Proofread For Errors And Mistakes
Customize Every Resume For The Job You Are Applying For
Highlight Your Relevant Experience
Capitalize On Keywords
Make Your Contact Details Clear And Accurate
Address Resume Gaps Honestly
Update Your Paper And Digital Resume
Tell Your Story
Choose The Best Resume File Format

Now take this tick list and triple check that your resume meets every single requirement. Give it to your friends, your mom, and your neighbors to proofread. Be 200% sure that your resume is as good as it can possible be.

Your resume is your ticket to landing a job interview and hopefully a job. Give it the time and effort that it deserves.

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