Most people write lousy resumes. Even if you think your resume is just fine, trust me, you are leaving a lot on the table in terms of how you can effectively present yourself.
Apart from the top 4 resume mistakes, I see in my inbox everyday, (poor formatting and presentation, lack of targeting, not a sufficient focus on achievements and less than stellar content), what is also striking for me, is that most people misunderstand the role of the job description within a resume. So in this week’s article, I’m going to list some common mistakes and show you how to fix these in your own resume.
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Is the tiny detail in résumé important?
I’ve been working in this sector for 12 years and in those 12 years I’ve seen thousands of resumes and curriculum vitae. They have arrived in my inbox and have consisted of anything from crudely crafted paragraphs of what could be politely described as ‘dribble,’ to more sophisticated attempts, which I would consider half decent.
I have a BIG confession to make.
Before you start revising, or writing your resume, you need to understand a few facts about the purpose of your résumé, and its role in securing your dream job