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Land Your Dream Job: 3 Pro Tips for Writing a Resume

Are you creating a resume because you lost your job due to the pandemic?

Writing a resume is nerve-wracking. This is especially if you’re applying for your dream job, but don’t have any experience beforehand. With the pandemic, it’s even more challenging with how limited the options are and how large your competition is.

You’ll need every advantage you can get to be the one who gets hired. An amazing resume is a good way to impress your employers and increase your chances.

These are the three pro tips you need to know when writing a resume. Read on to learn how you can create the perfect resume for a job interview.

1. Use the Proper Format and Flow

When writing a resume, making it easy to read and understand is essential. This is because hiring managers won’t waste their time understanding where everything is. Help them get as much information about you in little time as possible.

To do this, use fonts that are simple and clean, like Arial or Times New Roman. Make your fonts easy to read. Keep the size between 10 to 12 points. Keep the format simple, too, to make it flow better.

Your resume must have a smooth transition when the employer reads it. The first things they see should contain the most important information about you. Followed by the information relevant to your job application.

What’s great is that there are many online resources to help you with this. These make it easier for you to format it.

2. Modernize Your Resume

Did you know that 75% of resumes get rejected before they reach the hiring manager? This means that resumes are not even checked by human eyes before rejection. This is because small businesses now use applicant tracking software or ATS for handling electronic recruitment.

ATS is like a pre-screening interview. The software reviews your resume by a set category. It’s then ranked by categories based on keywords that are relevant to the job application.

Modernizing your resume doesn’t only mean writing your resume with the use of the latest technology. It also means ensuring your resume information is relevant to the job. Optimize your keywords, use terms that define your skills and expertise that qualifies you for the target job.

Are you having a challenge in making your resume ATS friendly? Feel free to check this guide here and learn how to optimize yours for applicant tracking systems.

3. Proofread Your Resume

The final step is to always proofread your resume before submitting your application. Typos and spelling errors on a resume can lower your chances of getting the job. This is because they’ll deem you as an unprofessional candidate.

When editing your resume, make sure to check for any error. Check your margins. Your resume margin should be one-inch sized on all sides with single spacing. You can increase your margin size by 1.15 or 1.5 if you need to fill the white spaces, but it should stay below two inches.

Use These Tips on Writing a Resume Today

You need not stress over writing a resume to impress your employers. Use this guide to learn how to write a resume that’s sure to impress. Write your way to employment today!

There are more ways to improve your resume writing skills. Check out our other guides and articles to learn all you can learn today!


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