Reviewing and editing your resume from time to time can be a rather daunting task. Before tackling such an undertaking, it’s important that you assess what the hiring manager wants to see. Remember that hiring managers browse at least a hundred resumes every day, which means you need to make yours stand out. Here, we’ve listed a few tips and tricks to help you put together an impressive resume.
1. Specific details about the job posting: Many people send identical resumes to every employer they’re applying to. This is a huge mistake. Not only will doing something like this make you look like an amateur, but you also won’t be able to really showcase specific skills that make you suitable for different jobs. Instead, what you need to do is read the posted job description carefully and tailor your cover letter and resume to address specific points in the job post.
2. Relevant keywords: Employers today search for prospective candidates both online and in-person. Therefore, keep in mind that recruiters who make hiring decisions may possibly never find your resume, regardless of how well written it is, on job sites if you neglect to use the right keywords. So, for instance, if you’re applying for a product development position, you will likely need to mention keywords like “product development,” “negotiation,” and “international.” Unless you do this, your resume is unlikely to be at the top of the recruiter’s search pile.
3. Signs of motivation: The language you use in your resume can tell the recruiter a lot about your motivation and intentions. If an employer has to make a choice between someone who considers a job at their firm a way to make ends meet and another person who cares deeply about the role, who do you think they will choose? It goes without saying that the person who shows interest and motivation will land the job. So, make sure that your enthusiasm comes across in your resume.