Improving Your Resume

March 21, 2007 on 3:08 pm | In Resume | No Comments

People submit resumes every time. The thing is, the rate at which people send out their resumes does not equal the rate at which companies hire them. There are those resumes which attract attention from the get go and there are those which never see the light of another day. Here are some tips that will help you make your resume into a well-crafted record of your relevant work experiences and various accomplishments.

Utilize Headings or Captions Which Correspond To The Jobs You Want
It is not uncommon for employers to sift through hundreds of resumes a month. At this rate, your prospective employer might not have enough time to look and read through your entire resume. You must be able to catch the attention of potential employers within 5 seconds or your can kiss your application goodbye. One of the most creative and efficient ways to do this is through the utilization of different relevant captions that essentially relate to and match the jobs that you desire. The example below shows the improvement that was done to the previous headings.

Before:

• Accounting

• Administrative

• Computer skills

After:

• Management of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

• Computerized Accounting Software

• Departmental Administration/Recordkeeping

These improvements specifies what the person can actually contribute to the company based on his experiences. The skill headings that were revised consisted of the true nature of the applicant’s job experience. This may, in fact, present the applicant with a greater chance of being seen and being hired.

Incorporate Designs That Catches Attention
Employers who browse resumes often make split-second decisions based on what they initially read from your resume. The second that they see something that is irrelevant to the job position that you are applying for, they will automatically assume that you are not qualified for the job. Therefore, you should be able to grab the attention of your employers but letting your job descriptions be relevant to the position that you are applying for. You must remember that most headhunters or employers simply do not have the time to read through your whole resume. It would be prudent of you to immediately have them find what they are looking for in the beginning of each of your resumes.