Small changes to your resume can make a big difference
Sometimes during a job search you reach a point where you must
ask, why am I not getting calls from decent companies for
interviews. After sending out tons of resumes with little or no
response, you need to reevaluate your position and try to make
some changes.
Some times minimal changes to your resume and cover letter will
have a drastic effect on the number of calls you are receiving.
A good first step is to search the internet for free sample
resumes for the type of position you are looking for and see
what people are putting on their resume.
What to change
One you decide to make changes, you need to look at your resume
objectively and ask yourself if you think it is a decent resume.
What do you like or dislike about it? Does it represent you as a
smart, go-getter that can get the job done? Or does it look dry
and boring? Ask yourself why anyone else would want to look at
it twice if you think it is boring.
Once you start to see areas for improvement, start making
changes. The biggest area where most people can use changes in
is the format. Approximately 75% of people who are looking for
jobs still use the indented, basic style resume that looks like
their grandfather put it together. Change the format and use
tables instead of indentions. Widen the margins to get more on a
page. Overall, just make it look good when you hold it up and
glance at it.
Another area that many people need some help in is the
organization of their resume. Long gone are the days were you
need to put a career objective at the top of your resume that
says you are looking for a fast-paced job in an exciting
industry. Guess what? Everyone knows you are looking for a job.
Instead of putting in a career objective, put in a professional
profile and write a short paragraph about yourself.
Modern Resumes
You also no longer need to add the last line that says
references provided upon request. Everyone you send your resume
to knows you will provide references when they ask f