Your resume is a critical component to your success in the job hunt. It is the first impression people will have of you, long before they call you in for an interview or discuss anything about your qualifications for their position. Are you making one or more of the most common resume mistakes? If so, you'll want to make big changes fast.
Top Resume Mistakes You Could Be Making
How could you make any type of error? What could you be doing wrong? Could this be why you have not had much success on your job hunt?
1. How long is your resume? It's often said that one page is all you should turn in. If you have too many must-include details, though, don't try to shrink the font to get it in because this makes unreadable. Go with two pages instead. Most hiring managers are likely reading your resume online so one or two pages is just fine.
2. Are you including an Objective or a Summary in your resume? Instead of including an objective (which is usually the same on every resume - to get a job), include a summary. Hiring managers want to see a short, two or three-sentence statement outlining your experience, which job you are applying for and why you are applying. It shouldn't be longer than 30 seconds if read out loud.
3. What contact information are you including? Busy hiring managers want a fast way to contact you, such as an email address. Include your phone number as well. Did you know there's no real value in including your street address, though? Avoiding it can prevent identity theft risks, too.
4. Are you including keywords? These are words automated systems will use to find key candidates out of a job applicant pool. Without the right keywords, that are specific to your qualifications and job skills, no human will ever see your resume.
5. Are you using paragraphs? If your resume looks more like an essay than an outline, you've got a problem. It should include brief details, not large-scale novels about your positions and history.
When you take the time to get rid of these potential errors, you could see an uptick in the number of times a hiring manager gives you a call. Keep in mind that, on a job hunt, you should still personalize the resume to the positions you are applying to. Be the best job applicant by ensuring your resume mistakes are fixed long before you turn them in.
Todd Bavol is the President and CEO of Integrity Staffing Solutions. Integrity Staffing Solutions is a national staffing firm assisting individuals and corporations in making the right employment fit. To view job openings in Warehouse, Professional and Administrative positions, visit the Integrity Staffing Solutions web site at http://www.integritystaffing.com/.
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