Make A Good First Impression With Your Résumé - Sterling Career Concepts

Make A Good First Impression With Your Résumé Make A Good First Impression With Your Résumé At best, your résumé receives a 30-second review when first received by a prospective employer. It’s critical, therefore, that it makes a positive first impression and compels the reader to want to call you for an interview. You can increase your chances of getting that call by identifying areas to improve on your résumé so that it’s in line with today’s conventionally accepted résumé principles. It may be a cliché, but it’s true: you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Is your current résumé best showcasing your career history?   Consider the following four points: Is the length, format, and formality of tone appropriate for the position you’re targeting? Is the format “modern?” (Does it meet current standards?) Is the document free of errors, including spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and syntax? Are your data points easy to locate?  Email?   Phone number? Most current position?   Education? BONUS tip â€" You want your résumé to stand out from the others, but in a good way. Here are five suggestions to ensure your format is up to date: It’s obviously not a template. The page is visually appealing and easy to read. Sufficient white space is included. Appropriate font and sizes are used throughout. Design elements (lines, bolding, bullets, color) are appropriately incorporated. Does your résumé measure up to these standards? Does it tell the reader who you are (your unique value proposition) and what you can do for their company? If not, you may need to incorporate some of the tips listed above or call us and we’ll help you rewrite your resume to showcase your talents and skills so you can change jobs or get back to work faster!