For the most part of this week, we have been on the RÉSUMÉ SERIES....

My motivation is simple, to make for more employable people!

Yes there may be a few jobs but nothing says you can't be numbered amongst the "few" who get these jobs.

Yesterday we dealt with "EASY STEPS TO BUILDING A RÉSUMÉ, Where we outlined the components of a professional Résumé and in their order of importance.

As conclusion, I stated that it wasn't enough to know the order of this components but you need to take it a step further by getting the interviews attention within a time target of 5minutes or less.

The First hard truth is, you are certainly not the only one applying for the job!

The Second hard truth is, in an interview section, what's foremost an interviewers mind is the use of  "elimination method" in selecting the best candidate for the job.

What this means is that when a résumé comes in, interviewers are not looking for who to FIND but rather who to "DISQUALIFY", in other to make their own job of selecting easy!

That little detail you overlooked or plain did not know about could give you a "BYE!" in place of a "Hi"....

You are already asked to use the "EXIT" DOOR, even before you get a chance to say your name....
How sad!

Yes someone will definitely be disqualified but LET THAT "SOMEONE" NOT BE YOU!

It can be a challenge to get your resume noticed by employers, but there are ways to tweak it.
There are also a few simple changes you can make to help it stand out from the crowd of resumes when an interviewer reviews it.


These quick and easy-to-do tips will help get your resume past the initial submission of CV's and noticed by recruiters.

1. Keep it simple
Your CV doesn't have to be "busy". A simple format is easier an interviewer to quickly peruse.
Save the fancy formatting for your portfolio if you’re in a design field.

2. Use a basic font.
The best font to use is a simple font such as Times New Roman, Arial or Calibri. Be sure to use a font size that’s readable – 10 to 12 points works best. Use bold and italics to highlight job titles and employers.

3. Use bullets.
Less is more when it comes to words on a resume. Use brief action-oriented sentences that describe your role at each employer.

4. Meet set requirements.
 Make sure you meet the qualifications. Qualifications for being considered are usually listed on a notice or advert.

Make sure you have at least the minimum required qualifications to be considered. Otherwise, you’ll be wasting everyone’s time, your own included. 

5. Customize your resume.
Don’t send the same generic resume in for every job. Take the time to customize it by including the qualifications and skills the company is looking for so the employer knows you have the right stuff.

As well as writing your resume to match the job.

6. Focus on your accomplishments.
The employer wants to know what you accomplished, not just what you did. Focus your resume on what you achieved in each job, not your job responsibilities.

7. Add a Skills Section.
Adding a skills section to your resume is another good way to show that you’re qualified.
Include your most relevant skills

8. Make sure your resume matches the job posting.
The closer a match your resume is to the job qualifications, the better your chance of getting selected for an interview. Make a list of the qualifications the employer wants, and then be sure to include as many as possible in your resume.

9. Getting hired is a numbers game. Employers like to see quantifiable achievements on resumes. Include numbers wherever possible and use numbers not words when you’re listing them. For example, write 30% not thirty percent.

10. Get rid of old jobs.
You don’t need to include all your work experience on your resume. If you have a lengthy work history the last 10 – 15 years is plenty. You may be required to list them all on job applications, but your resume is a synopsis of your employment history, not your life story!

11. Get rid of non-essential information. Your resume is professional, not personal. You should not include information about your personal life, family or hobbies or anything else not related to work.

12. Add information.
If your resume is light on paid full-time work experience that qualifies you for the job, it’s fine to add internships, part-time jobs, and volunteer experience.

13. Move the Education section to the bottom.
Focus on your work experience (typically in reverse chronological order) then put your education and other information at the bottom of your resume. You don’t need to include your GPA except if it's part the requirements.

14. Add a headline or profile.
A brief eye-catching headline or profile is a great way to grab the reader’s attention. Be sure that it focuses on what you can offer the employer, not on what you want from a job.

15. Match your resume to LinkedIn.
It’s a good idea to include the URL of your LinkedIn profile on your resume. It’s even better if you personalize your LinkedIn URL, so it includes your name. Do take the time to make sure your resume matches your LinkedIn profile because employers will check.

16. Check for typos.
Resume errors matter, and don’t think a spelling or grammatical error won’t get picked up. Unfortunately, the mistake will jump right off the page and get noticed. Grammar is a terrific tool for making sure that your resume and cover letters are perfect.

17. Give it a recognizable name.
Don’t call your resume “resume” if you are presenting it in soft copy format – take a second or two to personalize the file name to FirstLastNameResume.doc – that way it’s clearly recognizable as your resume to recruiters and hiring managers.

18. Save it as a PDF.
If you save your resume as a PDF, you won’t have to worry about funky formatting or the recruiter seeing a garbled mess.
Unless the employer requires a different format, send a PDF so readers can view your resume exactly as you want it to look.

19. Add a cover letter.
A cover letter, even if it’s not required, is the best way to highlight the specific qualifications you have for the job. You can use your cover letter to focus on the experience that best suits you for the job.

20. Use a connection.
Getting your resume into the hands of the right person can help you get an interview. Your goal is to get your resume read and knowing someone who can help that happen will make a big difference in the outcome of your application.

As a matter of common sense, build a relationship with an insider at least for feedback sake!

Secondly have a strong Referral, Referees with strong professional profiles. Referrals are the number one sources of  background checks by the recruiters.

Thank you for sticking out this long, I apologize also where you consider the series as becoming monotonous!

The information may not be tagged "familiar" to you but could be a needed "first" for some other person....

We are almost done, we conclude tomorrow with 15 THINGS NOT TO INCLUDE ON YOUR RÉSUMÉ and then i'll also drop the FREE RÉSUMÉ TEMPLATE here as well...

Until tomorrow, it's adiós......

With lots of Love,
Your Fragile Giant!