What are HR professionals really looking for in resumes? Top 5 Dos & Don’ts
Here are the DO s: Lead with your strengths. If there’s any one golden rule, it’s that you should lead with your strengths. Your most important information should be as high up on the page and as far left as possible (since people read top to bottom, left to right). Focus on achievements and accomplishments, not responsibilities and tasks. What we’re looking for are transferable skills, but more importantly, we’re looking for your accomplishments and achievements. What was the impact you made in your previous roles? Read the job description, re-read the job description, then read it one more time. By carefully reading the job description, you can come close to predicting the phrases and words a recruiter will use in the search. Pimp up your resume. Don’t explicitly remind the recruiter of the fact that you’re not a perfect fit by giving them information that isn’t relevant. Use the whole page. Try to use as much of the page as possible. Expand your margins out, all th