โ5 Tips to Get Your Resume Noticed by the Right People
Youโve seen your dream job. Youโre reading the job description thinking โI can do this, this is meโฆโ But you have that all too familiar self- doubt โWhat if they donโt accept my resume?โ.
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Here are 5 tried and tested tips to ensure your resume sits at the top of pile:
1) Adapt your resume to match the criteria in the job description
Every job is different in some sense. A generic resume isnโt going to make your skills stand out in a competitive job market, identify the key points in the JD and ensure they are highlighted in your resume. Make your resume is as relevant as possible. It's the quality of your applications, not the quantity.
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2) Write an engaging personal statement
Why should you be hired? Job offers arenโt necessarily dependent on yearsโ experience; they often come down to cultural fit. How would you fit into this company?
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3)โEnthusiasticโ, โpassionateโ and โhard-workingโ over overused
Try and avoid the clichรฉs, these adjectives have lost their meaning and effectiveness. Be a bit more imaginative!
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4) 2-3 pages max.
Donโt ramble โ the key to a great resume is to be succinct. If you have 5 pages worth of experience, thatโs amazing, but you need to identify which experience is most relevant for the role you are applying for; an employer won't be interested in the retail experience you had at 16 if you are applying for a software development job.
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5) Spellcheck, proofread & format
There is nothing more off-putting for an employer than bad spelling and punctuation. If grammar isnโt your strong suite, ask a friend to proofread for you. Double check your contact details too โ it sounds basic but youโll be surprised by the number of people who donโt keep this updated.
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These are just some basic resume tips, but they are key for providing an effective resume. You can search and apply online for jobs across a variety of industries with AustCorp Executive. Alternatively, submit an enquiry if you would like to enlist our executive recruitment services.