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𝟭𝟬 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝘀 (And How You Can Stand Out in the Job Hunt) 1️⃣ 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Your resume should be a breeze to skim. Clear headings, bullet points, and error-free text are a must. No recruiter wants to see grammatical errors or messy formatting. 2️⃣ 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 How does your past experience match the job you're applying for? Show a clear career trajectory. Avoid frequent job changes or unexplained gaps—they can raise red flags. 3️⃣ 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 For tech roles, recruiters look for the right tools and languages. Got certifications? Highlight them—they could set you apart. 4️⃣ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 Start strong with a concise summary that captures your background and goals. Tailor it to the job. This shows you’re genuinely interested. 5️⃣ 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Make sure you meet the educational requirements. Highlight any standout achievements that make you unique. 6️⃣ 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 A generic resume won’t cut it. Include content that’s relevant to the job and company—it shows you’ve done your homework. 7️⃣ 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 LinkedIn profile up-to-date? Recruiters might check it out to see more of your professional story. 8️⃣ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 Everything on your resume should match what’s on your LinkedIn. Inconsistencies can raise questions during interviews. 9️⃣ 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰 Quantify your results—numbers speak louder than words. Show the impact you’ve had in previous roles to stand out. 1️⃣0️⃣ 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 This goes beyond grammar. From formatting to alignment, a polished resume shows professionalism. 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝗽: 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Many companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen resumes before they reach human recruiters. These systems scan for specific keywords and phrases related to the job. By incorporating relevant keywords from the job description into your resume, you increase the chances of passing through the ATS and getting noticed by recruiters.
