Real-Life Resume Mistakes to Avoid -

Real-Life Resume Mistakes to Avoid -One of the advantages of hiring a professional resume writer is simply a matter of perspective. After reviewing numerous resumes over the years and working in HR we have a different sense of what works and what doesnt. Here are some issues Ive encountered in reviewing real-life resumes lately. Hopefully you can learn from unterstellung mistakesPresent your information succinctly Many of the ineffective resumes I see are four or five pages long. Unless youre in a profession like academia that requires a bona fide CV, the chances of a hiring manager reading all four pages of your resume are really close to zero. If you cant fit all of your past experience onto two pages, start examining your experience critically. Is your entry-level job from 25 years ago really relevant at this point?Dont repeat job descriptionsI recently saw a resume from a candidate who had held numerous stttes of a similar nature. Rather than explaining what made each position un ique or interesting, he literally repeated the exact same job description six times in the same resume. Although the candidates experience showed that he was not a lazy individual, his resume gave the impression that he couldnt be bothered to write a unique summary of his accomplishments at each of his positions.Use formatting correctlyUsing formatting such as bullets and section dividers on your resume looks greatas long as you actually know how to do it. If youre unsure of how to include these elements, read up in the help section of Word, check out a book like Microsoft Word for Dummies, or ask a friend to help you. Using these elements in a haphazard way can have the unwanted effect of making your computer skills look poor, when in reality maybe creating bulleted sections just isnt be your forte.The hiring industry has changed dramatically in just the last five to 10 years. We strongly encourage you to have several other people review your resume before you begin submitting it.R esearch shows that job seekers who use a professionally-written resume are 77% more likely to get interviews over those who dont. Thats a competitive advantage you cant walk away from. Great Resumes Fast guarantees your job search success visit our Web site to find out how or call 1.800.991.5187.