Did you know this about resume writing?

It wouldn’t be a big surprise if we’ve sent out resumés to multiple companies without understanding what it actually means or the way resumé writing works. Let’s get down to learning what resumés are, to begin with.

A resumé is a formal document which is needed for most job applications. It is the first step in the process of applying for jobs. It includes your qualifications, skills, accomplishments, and background. It’s like a little sneak-peak that potential employers get of you, but a very important sneak-peak where they decide whether you are eligible for the job or not.

It is a professional representation of you.

It is very important that the resumé should represent you – lying on your resumé, or overselling yourself will not help. It isn’t a piece of paper to brag on about every achievement. But, do not undersell yourself either, overlook your skills, strengths, and ability. A resumé should tell the employers why you’re the one for the job, why you are different from the other applicants, and what you bring to the table. Be the Tom Cruise in a world full of Bobby Deols.

It is necessary for your resumé to attract the attention of potential employers.

Whether you are applying through a job portal or individually sending out emails to companies, it is essential to make an impression. Especially, if you are applying through a job portal, your profile and resumé may be viewed by dozens of recruiters without you even knowing.

The words that you use matter too, using action words (for example, implemented, trained, supervised, improved, organized, achieved, etc.) and keywords from the job description will go a long way for the employer to know if you’re right for the job.

Think of it as a stepping stone.

It is important to remember that a resumé does not ensure you get a job, it just helps you get selected for an interview. You have to first impress them with your resumé to ensure that you don’t get knocked out in the first round. Making a sub-par resumé is like presenting an undercooked dish to Gordon Ramsey. Not good.

Your resumé conveys a lot about you to the employer.

Apart from gaining insights into your background, it also shows your presentation skills – how skillfully information is showcased as well as your communication skills. You have limited space to tell your story, do it well.

Let them know why you’re ‘THE ONE’

Employers have to know how your previous work experience will prove as an asset to their company. A resumé should be prepared to suit the particular job and the company that you are applying to. It’s not necessary to use one resumé for every job you apply to, make changes according to the company’s requirements, especially in your objective summary.

This entire process may seem quite overwhelming. But you can do it, we believe in you. However, if it does not work out for you, take the help of someone who is skilled in making sense of your chaos of corporate talents.