Let’s start with what recruiters and hiring managers are expecting from us.
✅ What makes a resume stellar? It:
Easy to scan in 10-30 sec and get an idea of what professional you are
Makes you stand out
Demonstrates that you are a fit for a specific role and company
States achievements
Tickmarks all keywords (sometimes machines check resume to have keywords, make sure to add them)
Shows communicative skills and tests if you can communicate effectively (long hard to understand bullet points vs crisp and clear communication style)
Up to date: update it at least every 6 months
📑Format: must have’s
Tailor your resume to a specific role
Format it as an one-pager where every word counts
Place the most impressive things first
Remove photo, age, and other potential discriminative information
Avoid any graphics (charts, objects)
Double-check typos
📑 Content: 4 Do’s and Dont’s
Try to use short sentences
List your vital RELEVANT achievements
Add keywords
Avoid long and tedious duties descriptions
Check out an example:
🔴Red statements seek improvement.
🟢Green bullet-points work well!
Good luck!🍀 Comment if you have any questions!
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