From time to time, I feel it is important to discuss resume writing, as it is a topic that comes up frequently when speaking with coaching clients, applicants for jobs, and hiring managers. Quite honestly, there is not such a thing as a perfect resume! There are, however, some things you can do to make your resume work for you!
Never submit your LinkedIn Profile in lieu of an actual resume. This makes you look lazy and unmotivated to be successful. The profiles give a snapshot of who you are but not the whole story.
While being multi-lingual is a wonderful attribute, your resume needs to be written completely in the native tongue of the country you are applying for work within.
Keeping a resume to one page is a myth. Preparing a resume of over three pages in length is not favorable either. The key is to have enough pertinent information on page one to get the reader to continue onto the next page!
Your current contact information must be available. If a phone number is no longer in service and the email address bounce back, most hiring managers / recruiters will not bother with snail mail.
Spellcheck can be your worst enemy. It does not think for itself and could easily lead to embarrassing situations! Read the resumes two or three times, have someone else read it, then read it yourself again before using it.
Never include your Social Security number on your resume! Identify theft is a growing business which you do not want to support.
There are numerous other resume tips but these came to mind today in an effort to help you think before you create! Good luck!
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