{"id":4433,"date":"2022-09-06T10:30:23","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T09:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.alison.com\/?p=4433"},"modified":"2023-01-05T12:32:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T12:32:07","slug":"top-10-resume-dos-and-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alison.com\/blog\/top-10-resume-dos-and-donts","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Resum\u00e9 Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve been job hunting for a while. You\u2019ve sent out hundreds of resum\u00e9s but you\u2019ve only received a handful of callbacks from the companies you applied to. You have finally found your dream position \u2013 with all the perks. It\u2019s the one you\u2019ve been waiting for, and you know you have one shot to get them to notice you. Each job post receives an estimated <\/span>250 applications. 2-3%<\/span><\/a> of these will get invited for the interview. Your make or break lies in one thing \u2013 your resum\u00e9. Even with the right skills and experience, writing a stand-out r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is not as easy and straightforward as you\u2019ve discovered. We\u2019re here to empower you with the tips and knowledge you need for your next career move. Don\u2019t fret. Do keep reading. We\u2019ve put together a list of the top 10 resum\u00e9 do\u2019s and don\u2019ts you need to land you that coveted job or make the switch to something different.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a Resum\u00e9?<\/b><\/h2>\n

A <\/span>resum\u00e9\u00a0is a formal document<\/span><\/a> used by applicants to apply for a job. Here, you give recruiters an account of your educational background, professional qualifications, work experience, skills, and other relevant information your potential employer needs to know.<\/span><\/p>\n

The overall goal of your resum\u00e9 is to summarise to demonstrate to a hiring manager your potential and why you are the right candidate for the role.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Do Hiring Managers Look For In A Resum\u00e9?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The truth is there isn\u2019t a blanket answer to this question. This is because it depends on what the hiring manager is looking for \u2013 and each position will have different requirements. This is why your resum\u00e9 needs to be tailored to each new position you\u2019re applying for. More on that below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t lose heart if you think you don\u2019t stand a chance because you don\u2019t know what it is the recruiter or hiring manager wants. There are essential skills, qualifications, and work experience they need to tick off their list to determine if you\u2019re a probable candidate. What you do need to know, however, is that for the most part, recruiters will read a resum\u00e9 that tells a story of the applicant\u2019s career progression. The right format will indicate where you come from and ultimately how your past positions have led you to the job you\u2019re now applying for.<\/span><\/p>\n

What To Include In Your Resum\u00e9?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re just entering the job market or have worked for years as a professional, the temptation to include everything you\u2019ve done is present. But this is not necessary, and pages and pages of your professional story will give off the wrong impression. The key is to keep it short and include a few key things:<\/span><\/p>\n