Edited by Rivermore Academy
Every day, HR professionals receive an average of 10 resumes, yet many applicants stumble at the first hurdle. People often wonder, "Why doesn't my resume catch the eye, even when my qualifications align with the job requirements?"
The resume, also known as a CV, is a document every individual must prepare and submit to their desired companies before embarking on a new job. HR teams typically use your resume to decide whether to proceed with further interviews. However, it turns out that many individuals struggle to compose an effective resume, turning it into a chaotic mess.
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Strategy 1: Organize All Your Work Experience
Every job experience is a hard-earned asset, so be sure to include them all! Make the most of every bit of your work history!
When organizing, you can use the STAR method to detail each work experience, where STAR stands for S (Situation), T (Task), A (Action), and R (Result). Here's an example:
Once you've organized all your work experiences using the STAR method, remember to arrange them starting with the most recent!
Strategy 2: Organize All Your Educational Background
Having sorted out your work history, it's time to organize your educational background!
Similar to work experience, you can use the STAR method to organize your educational background. Here's an example:
While the academic qualifications in your educational background are undoubtedly crucial, if you've done anything noteworthy within the educational system, feel free to highlight it. Sometimes, HR appreciates candidates who took initiative and made a positive impact during their studies.
Strategy 3: Be Concise and Impactful!
HR professionals prefer content that is concise and impactful, not your autobiography or an essay! So, aim for simplicity with strength, but ensure you don't miss out on key details!
Just like presenting at school or work, be focused but avoid going into lengthy discussions.
Excessively long text is a turn-off for HR, but too little text won't showcase your strengths. A good resume needs to strike the right balance and highlight key points that captivate HR's attention.
These three strategies may seem simple, but achieving them is easier said than done. So, while you may not need to fulfil them 100%, achieving half is already halfway to success and can outshine most job applicants!
Wishing you all success in having your resumes noticed by HR!
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