You get only one shot at a first impression—don’t squander your opportunity.
Myriad résumés from well-qualified candidates make their way onto the desk—or into the inboxes—of hiring employers. Surely another bland, formulaic résumé won’t knock their socks off.
In her piece for The Muse, “43 résumé tips that will help you get hired,” Erin Greenawald describes how to help your résumé stand out, without going overboard.
She writes:
Really want your résumé to stand out from the sea of Times New Roman? Yes, creative résumés—like infographics, videos, or presentations—or résumés with icons or graphics can set you apart, but you should use them thoughtfully. If you’re applying through an ATS, keep to the standard formatting without any bells and whistles so the computer can read it effectively. If you’re applying to a more traditional company, don’t get too crazy, but feel free to add some tasteful design elements or a little color to make it pop. No matter what, don’t do it unless you’re willing to put in the time, creativity, and design work to make it awesome.
You have limited time and space to prove to a potential employer that you’re a great candidate, so be meticulous when it comes to the organization and layout of your CV.
An infographic from StandOut CV outlines key details that will keep your résumé from earning a second glance.
Missteps that turn employers off include:
- Wasting valuable space by adding a photo
- Excessive length—limit it to two pages
- Unexplained gaps in employment
- Dauntingly chunky paragraphs—break information down into bullet points
See the full infographic here.
Once you’ve nailed down the perfect résumé, don’t forget to prepare for your interview.
[RELATED: Create videos, infographics and images that "wow," even on a shoestring budget.]
Think you’ve got a sparkling résumé that will dazzle employers? Oxford University Press is looking for a marketing coordinator in North Carolina.
The organization describes the role:
As Marketing Coordinator you will devise and deliver results-driven marketing strategies targeting readers and authors of our high profile journals list. You will have a direct relationship with key journals and societies and you will have the confidence, diplomacy and flexibility to help you win support for your marketing plans.
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