Your resume is your calling card. It is the first impression a potential employer may have of you, and it should look good. Putting your best foot forward is not a function of luck, but rather of preparation and planning. Read the job description and prepare your resume accordingly.
As a recruiting and staffing company, we see hundreds of resumes in a week. When we review resumes, we find that many tend to share common mistakes. The 5 mistakes most likely to get your resume put at the back of the pile are:
Not Visually Appealing – Your resume should look good. This is a function of spacing, font, bolding, underlining, and basic artistry. A resume that uses different fonts, or crowds things together does not show that you have a lot to say; rather, it shows a lack of attention to detail. If your headings are bold, they should all be bold. This … Read More