These 3 simple steps can make you a more competitive job candidate
Share to twitterYou have control over what you say on your resume and how you say it. Make these quick, easy edits, the average initial screening time for a candidate’s resume is 7.4 seconds. With such a small window to impress, you want to make sure your resume is in tip-top shape.
It is critical that you take the time to ensure the information is relevant and unique for the particular opportunity for which you are applying. But this can be a daunting, laborious task for many. It is why some people submit a generic version of their resume and hope for the best instead of customizing it.
There are also some quick, painless steps you can take to help your resume standout. Here are three of them that will take only seconds to implement:If you have a degree beyond your bachelor’s degree, consider listing this next to your name at the top of your resume . Your advanced degree can quickly tell the reader the level of education and experience you have. The reader will know this information before they get to the end of your resume .
If you live in a small, lesser-known city, the reader may not know where that is. If possible, list a bigger metropolitan area to help the person recognize your location. For example, if you live 50 minutes outside of Chicago, list “Chicago Metropolitan Area” instead of the specific town. Do not worry about not including a postal address. Nowadays, people mostly communicate via e-mail and phone. And for privacy reasons, no one needs to know exactly where you live.
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