In today’s fast-paced and competitive job market, busy hiring managers can grasp the core idea of what a candidate represents from a single glance at a Résumé. Accordingly, it becomes a crucial factor in the job search process and both beginner to the job-hunting process as well as those who have been a part of it for ages, must ensure that they make an impactful first impression.
Ideally, a resume should be a concise yet detailed document that provides a summary of a career journey, professional attributes, technical as well as soft skills, and academic performance. Further, as opposed to traditionally adopted hiring procedures, with the current advancements in technology, a large part of the hiring process has shifted to the virtual space. So, for instance, today’s software programs are designed to accommodate simple, single-column formatted resumes, with a professional font. There are a number of implicit ‘dos’ and ‘donts’ and conforming to current styles and best practices makes it easier for the reviewer to appreciate the content of the resume.
Effectively, if a job search is a journey, a stellar resume is the passport. To ensure that you set out on your journey on the right foot, here are 6 simple rules for creating an impactful Résumé:
- Master the basics
- Keep abreast of other resumes for insights