writing a winning resume
A well-written resume will help you create a personal brand and it is the first door opener to getting the interview. You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression so it’s important to put the effort into creating a winning resume. It should showcase your achievements and value to the organisation in a short, sharp and proactive way. Recruiters and employers often receive hundreds and thousands of resumes a week, and they usually only take a few seconds to look at each one of them. To ensure that your CV does not drown in the pile, make sure it clearly shows all key information and that your contact details are well displayed.
10 tips to writing an English resume
1.personal information
This should include your name, home address, mobile number, e-mail address and URL of your business networking profile.
2.write a resume summary statement
It is good practice to write a brief summary (no more than 50 words) highlighting your qualifications and key achievements at the top of your resume. This helps the hiring manager decide quickly if they should continue reading more about you.
3.tailor your resume for each position you apply for
Demonstrate clearly and concisely that you’re qualified for the position you’re applying for, by describing your relevant qualifications and skills. Always link them back to the key criteria listed in the job advertisement.
4.provide details of your work history and experience
One of the first things recruiters and employers look for is your employment history. The details in this section help them ascertain whether your professional experience is relevant to the position. Include the job titles, specific responsibilities and accomplishments for all your key roles in your career to date. These should appear in descending order, with your most recent experience right on top.
5.outline your education
A proactive and positive attitude towards lifelong learning is always an advantage. Therefore, include all details of your completed degrees, professional qualifications, training seminars as well as any other relevant courses you have attended.
6.note your relevant personal accomplishments
What you do outside of work tells the recruiter a little bit about your personality, which would help them determine if you can fit into the company’s culture. We recommend these achievements to be included in the “interests, voluntary activities or awards” section of your resume.
7.state that references are available upon request
Make sure you have collected the full contact details of your references prior to submitting your CV so that you can share them upon request.
8.review, review, review
Spell check your resume! This is your one opportunity to make a great first impression so be sure to present your resume with no grammatical or spelling errors. Using a professionally designed template, bold titles and bullet points will allow key information to stand out and be easily read.
9.focus on quality, not quantity
The length of the resume should not exceed two pages in length. Keep it short and simple.
10.always get a second opinion
It’s important to carefully proofread your resume before sending it out as spelling or grammatical errors can make you look sloppy and unprofessional. Get your resume vetted by a friend or family member to get an objective opinion on the content. And remember, never ever lie or embellish your skills and experience on your resume. If you are caught doing so, it could damage your credibility and reputation in the market.
(Original content: https://www.randstad.com.hk/career-advice/career-guide/2020-career-guidelines/)
