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How to Craft the Perfect Resume: Resume Help Tips from Experts
Are you applying for a job and need some resume help? It's true—recruiters have been known to reject a resume in just six seconds!
My name is Melissa Peacock, the Founder of The Perfect Resume. Although I've moved on from the world of recruiting and senior management, I still revolve around the same industry ecosystem as a Professional Resume Writer. I help people get their resumes ready for their job search and provide free resume reviews every day. Some are not bad, some are terrible. But every review deserves constructive feedback in areas that can be improved.
When I first receive a resume, I ask myself several questions:
- Is the resume formatted in the best possible way?
- Does the resume showcase the candidate’s achievements effectively?
- Can I tell what position the candidate is applying for?
- Will the resume stand out?
- Are there any spelling or grammatical errors?
- Is there a career gap?
- Are there any biases the candidate needs to eliminate?
There is no reason you cannot harness the same skills as I do. You can develop your own resume and ask yourself the same questions. If you really want a job in today’s competitive market, you must put in the effort. There is no such thing as a “band-aid” resume that lands you a job today.
To help you make the best impression, the team of Professional Resume Writers at The Perfect Resume has conducted research and identified the top 20 areas managers look for in a resume:
- No typographical errors
- Standard formatting
- Noticeable effort
- No exaggerations
- Relevant qualifications
- Job-specific knowledge
- Technology systems used
- Aptitude
- Personality
- Commitment
- Quality of work experience
- Achievements
- Leadership qualities, including team sizes handled
- No signs of "job hopping"
- Continuous learning
- No career gaps
- Specialties
- Outstanding grades
- Volunteer work
- Length is no more than two pages
Are you ready to put time and effort into your job search, or are you happy with half-hearting it and crossing your fingers? A serious candidate will be playing a serious game, and they will be your competition. You may need to rethink your job search strategy!
If you find a job you really want, do your due diligence. Craft a resume that speaks directly to the manager’s desires. Sit on it, then reflect. If you don’t have the WOW factor, change your approach and try again.
In a highly competitive job market, standing out matters! Whether you are a student or graduate, trade or professional, in management or an executive, your resume tells a story about your skills, expertise, talents, and passions.
Our team of professional resume writers has proven success in helping people get interviews. They are carefully selected for their recruitment expertise and personal commitment to helping people find jobs they love.
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If you would like to take advantage of a free resume review first, we are here for you! Our Professional Resume Writers take the time to review your resume compared to award-winning benchmarks. We then provide you with constructive feedback on how to improve the standard to help you get the edge over your competitors.
If you would like your resume reviewed for free, please send your existing resume, cover letter, and information about the jobs you would like to apply for to info@theperfectresume.com.au. Take advantage of a free resume review by clicking here.
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Let’s get your resume to the next level and increase your chances of landing that dream job!
