Job Search & Interview Tools
The Most Asked Question Over My 30 Years in Recruiting
"How does my resume look?"
Here's my answer. I have always felt that if candidates would listen to and follow this advice, they would enhance their chances for a phone screen and possibly for a face to face interview as much as 10 fold. Here we go.
When you look at the want-ads (paper, internet, etc.) and you see a job description, and say to yourself, “that’s me”, do the following. Look at your resume and make sure that it details all the essential criteria or buzz words employers are seeking. In terms of responsibilities, your resume should mirror this position as closely as possible. We understand that it’s just not feasible for job seekers to place all of their work history/experiences on a one to two page resume.
The resume is one of the hardest things for most people to put together. You may ask yourself, “what do I put in it?” or “how do I keep it to one or two pages?”. It’s typical for a job seeker to write a resume based on their perception of what’s important, but BEWARE because this is not what’s necessarily important to the prospective employer.
The bottom line is that if the position requirements/responsibilities do not mirror your resume, then revise your resume as close as you can to replicate the job specifications (assuming you have done the same responsibilities or requirements).
Some people use a cover letter. This is the next best thing to do, if you're matching your qualifications with the job. But putting it on the resume is the best way to go.
DO NOT WASTE PEOPLES' TIME BY PUTTING ANYTHING BUT THE TRUTH ON YOUR RESUME. (Education, experience etc.).
If you have any questions, I would be happy to help you. Otherwise, good luck on your job search.
It's always great to hear good news. If this has helped you, let me know.
Sincerely,
Jim Kay
