This is a special time for technology, with our lives poised to be revolutionised by Artificial Intelligence in every sphere. So much has been said about how AI is affecting HR and a compay's search for talent. YOU are the talent. And companies are creating software to find you. So how can you be found. The resume is the first step in the process and the trick in 2018 will be to build your resume in such a way that you can beat the bot, so to say!
Here are some Do-s and Don't-s of a modern up to date resume which will refresh your profile for 2018.
Do
Here are some Do-s and Don't-s of a modern up to date resume which will refresh your profile for 2018.
Do
- Keep it short and sweet. More that two pages are too much.
- Keep the important information on top. Should contain yname, phone number, email id, linkedin id.
- A short mission statement is good, giving expertise and what kind of opportunity excites you. Example: "Media marketing expert looking for exciting opportunities in start up ventures".
- A short executive summary is desirous- about 5 lines. Mention: place of work at present, and in reverse chronological order: previous jobs, educational qualifications up to Graduation. Only specific expertise which sets you apart from others.
- To keep your profile robot-friendly, use key words customised for separate jobs. Match your profile with the required job description wherever possible.
- Write Experience details in reverse chronological order, starting with present position. In this order:
- From (Date) To (Date)
- Company
- Position
- Company information with url
- Responsibilities
- a.
- b.
- c.
- Achievements: add only if there are relevant achievements
- a.
- b.
- c.
- Write educational qualification from last to graduation. Add grade only if exceptional.
- Design is important. Use a font easy on the eyes, like Calibri or Arial. Font size 10 is good. Use bold only for headings, not all over. Please see Capitals are used in the correct places. A Resume which Reads like This is Very Difficult to go through. Use latest templates. There are many available for free download online. Use bullet points and paragraphs together to keep it easy on the eyes
- Keep Linkedin profile updated and well managed. This is where recruiters and HR managers go first to check you out.
Don't
- Use one profile uniformly for all job applicants. This may make Artificial Intelligence being used in company recruitment throw out your profile even before human eyes can touch it.
- Make it very word heavy. It may tire out the recruiter scanning your profile. Also it may make the AI software run over and reject your profile.
- Be dishonest: Write only responsibilities and achievements you can vouch for and give examples of.
- Write about college projects or summer projects unless you are a fresher
- Give high school scores/ percentages or exam details. Nothing before graduation required unless you are a state topper.
- Give too much information about experience more than ten years old.
- Provide marital or family details. It is not important or required at this stage. In some countries it is illegal.
- Use decorative font like comic sans. It takes away from the professionalism and seriousness of the profile
- Mention personal social media details. Only Linkedin is required and any professional or pertinent blogs which you may be writing. Facebook and instagram profile details are certainly not welcome and may also be misused.
- Let your Linkedin profile lay idle. As mentioned before, it will definitely be checked at some point. So keep that professional, attractive, relevant and interesting
If you require any further assistance or questions about your professional profile do write in to me. Happy job hunting.
If you require any further assistance or questions about your professional profile do write in to me. Happy job hunting.
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