How to write the best resume for the job you dream of?

Would you like your resume to be shortlisted for the job application you recently made? Would you be interested in improving your resume to convert more applications to interviews? If the answer is yes, go ahead and shine bright with these easy tips to make your resume look good and be selected in the review process:

·         “One resume that fits all applications” will not work

It is always good to go through your resume and make necessary changes as per the job applied for. It is advisable to edit your resume before every job application you make to suit to its requirements. If you feel, this might be time consuming, you can have some versions of your resume handy to be sent to any vacancy that comes up.

·         Put in relevant keywords

These days, most companies and job consultants make searches in their database or data from job portals using specific keywords. Thus think from the hiring manager’s point of view and put in relevant keywords in your resume to be shortlisted.

·         Highlight your achievements

You must write effectively to highlight your achievements rather than your job profiles in previous organizations. You can be quantitative wherever possible as HR managers would love to see quantitative results you achieved. E.g. Preference would be given to a resume that mentions the quantity of sale increased by a person over another resume that just mentions that the person increased sale.

·         Layout and formatting

Make the job of the hiring manager easy by putting the most important things on top and formatting the resume in such a way that it brings all necessary information at just a glance.

·         Proofread

Last but definitely not the least; proofread your resume to eliminate any typos or formatting errors. Such errors spoil your first impression on the hiring manager.

All the best for your career ahead!