Looking for a new job, whether you are employed or not, can be a daunting challenge. Job hunting, like buying a car or home, is only done occasionally and things can change dramatically from the last time you undertook this task. Whether you are new to the job market or an experienced job hunter, crafting a well-written resume is a key part of presenting yourself in a professional manner and impressing hiring authorities. I have reviewed thousands of resumes, both as a recruiter/owner of a franchised recruiting firm and also as a hiring manager in industry. I am shocked and dismayed at how many resumes I review that have errors and are poorly written. As a job hunter you need to avoid these five common errors:
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I was cleaning out my office files recently (you know the manila folders in hanging files that you put something valuable in then forget about it) and came across a dogged eared copy of a FORTUNE article from 2009 titled “Secrets of the Resume Gatekeeper”. I recognized it immediately and decided to read it again because it is applicable now more than ever!