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A brand-new year means one thing – New Year’s Resolutions! If finding a new job is on your list this year, then it’s time to make some resolutions about your resume too. Your resume is like a shop window that prospective employers look at and you really only have 30 seconds to make an impression. Chances are, they have hundreds of resumes to review and they won’t hesitate to toss yours aside if it doesn’t catch their eye. So, this year, resolve to make your resume the best it can be.
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Here are out job application writing new year’s resolutions:
Keep Your Resume Brief Reading your resume should be like watching the highlights of a football match. You get a summary of the whole game in less than a minute. If it doesn’t fit on one or (at most) two pages, then forget it. Therefore, focus on the most interesting and relevant bits. Also, give more space to your current or recent jobs, and less to the past. Include the things that are most relevant to the job you are applying for. With this in mind‌
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Ditch the Unnecessary Information From Your Resume That includes your age, marital status, religion or nationality. Job application writers may have done this in the past, but it is now illegal for your employer to ask you this information so there's no need to include it. Also, resume writers know to focus on the skills and qualifications that make them a good fit for this position. Make sure you do the same.
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Make Your Resume Look Professional If you are still using your original Hotmail account from the 1990s, it might be time to consider getting a new email address for the purpose of your job applications. Sure, fairytwinkletoes@hotmail.com was a hilarious email address back in the day, but now it makes you look like you’re stuck in a time warp. In fact, anything that looks dated and unprofessional erodes your chances of landing the job. This include poor spelling, grammar and punctuation, so check your work twice and then get a friend to check it, and then check it again!
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Highlight in Your Resume Your Awards and Recognition Resume writers know how important it is to highlight personal work achievements. So you should do the same. Ever been employee of the month? Mention it. Got any other formal awards? Top salesperson? Most new clients? Have you ever been selected, elected or recognized in some way? Make sure you highlight it!
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Quantify your Past Successes in Your Resume Numbers talk! So, if you can provide some statistics to support your past achievements that will really make you stand out. Whether it is an increase in sales volume, profit margin, donations generated, savings on expenses, expanding memberships, grants secured, or something else, highlight the numeric value you can add to a company. A statement like, “Developed a marketing plan that resulted in a 10% increase in donations received annually,� really speaks powerfully to your prospective employer.
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Show You Are A Team Player in Your Resume Most organisations value leadership and teamwork very highly. When writing descriptions of your previous jobs, try to include examples of how each job required you to demonstrate these skills. Incorporate words that show formal and informal leadership and teamwork, such as "led," "mentored," "drew consensus," "collaborated," and "sought input."
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