How to Get Your Resume Noticed

chillibreeze writer — Shweta Khurana

You feel that your qualification and experience is a perfect match for the job opening you have applied for. But getting no response from employers leaves you feeling so disheartened and dejected that you start questioning your own self-worth. The truth is that apart from your credentials your resume goes a long way in determining whether you get the job of your dreams.

Employers spend only a couple of hours going through the piles of resumes job applicants send them. 10 to 15 seconds - that's how much time he will in all likelihood spend reading your resume. In this short period you need to grab his attention and persuade him to short list you.

So how do you make it to that much-desired short list? How do you get noticed in this maze? Worry not! We're here to help you. Follow our simple tips to craft a powerful strategy to write your resume, and you’ll surely master the job hunt.

Our tips will help you make a powerful resume that showcases your skills effectively. It will provide a hard-hitting snapshot of what you have to offer a prospective employer, giving you the edge you need.

Keep it professional yet simple

The first impression your resume creates is critically important. Choose a professional layout, font type and size. Present your resume with bullet points and don't forget... a clean, structured layout to make it interesting to go through.

Prepare your resume in such a way that it is no more than a two-page, concisely-worded document. A lengthy resume will fail to make the desired impact on the reader.

Be focused

Do not write vague objectives and goals. Your employer wants your specifics and not your autobiography. The top of your CV needs to mention the specific role for whci you are applying. List your credentials, then focus on ways to illustrate that you have what it takes to get the job done.

Use strong keywords

Resumes are often scanned by computers that hunt for certain key phrases. The right keywords have the potential to land your resume at the top of a recruiter's heap.

To make a subtle but important distinction to a recruiter, use strong phrases like "communication skills," "problem-solving," "team work," "leadership”.

Customize

Your resume is a marketing tool that you use as an inducement for employers to buy your services. Hence, it should be restructured to meet the individual needs of every employer. Follow the word choices in the advertisement; focus on the credentials that the employer values most and customize the resume accordingly. That way your resume will stand a better chance leaving an employer thinking that you were made for that position.

Use the job posting to your benefit

An employer could think you're perfect for the job provided you know precisely what he's looking for. Check out the company you want to submit your resume to, use skills that are requested in the job description. Addressing each of these skills in your resume will give specific answers to the employer that they will be looking for such as “why should I hire you?”.

All in all, a quick glance to your resume should tell the employer what type of skills you can bring to the table and what makes you superior than the other potential candidates. Following our tips will give you the winning image that you need to stand out from the mass.

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