Tips for making a resume from Radislav Gandapas
- The resume should be with a photo.
When choosing a resume format/template, be sure to pick the one that has a space of a photo. Regardless of the vacancy you are interested in, the picture should not be from the social networks. Give preference to the portrait where you are dressed up and looking serious. Also, it is better to choose a photo of good image quality for the employer’s first impression to be positive. - The optimal resume size is one page.
A long resume is rarely read by an employer. Remember, the shorter, the better. Also, pay attention to the order in which it is made. You do not need to create a resume form with Word, as there are ready-made templates. You should not add unnecessary things to the resume; it should be meaningful and concise at the same time. If you are sending a resume electronically, save it in PDF format. In this case, regardless of the employer's computer software difference, your resume will remain the exact same way that you have sent it. - About the "Additional Information" section. It is desirable to write not only about professional achievements, but also about other areas of life, such as sports interests. If you have succeeded in your hobby field, you can assume that you have the personal qualities needed to achieve your goals. Your social activity is also viewed positively. Do not go and lie down on the couch after work, invest in your self-development and have time for your hobbies!
- Be honest when writing about what you expect from a new workplace. State your personal goals: money, career, career growth. If you point out that you do not need all this and your goal is to benefit the company, firstly, the employer will not believe you, and secondly, he will not have the tools to influence (encourage or punish) you, because you do not need anything.
- Describe your strengths, do not avoid mentioning the already traditional
“communication skills”, “sense of responsibility” and “stress resistance”.
While pointing out, just outline the advantages of the latter, for example, briefly describe the personal qualities due to which you have achieved success. - When pointing out weaknesses, also write the truth.
For example, if you don't like dealing with a lot of people, you don't like rushing into pre-programmed work, then there is nothing to worry. The employer will receive an idea of your temper and the kind of work that you will do more effectively. - Do not say bad things about a former employer in a resume or during the
interview.
A potential employer will think that one day you will talk about him in the same manner, thus possibly affecting his reputation, which is something that the employer naturally would not like. - Finally, it is not the resume securing the job, but the person.
Remember that a resume is simply a possibility for a conversation; it is more important to prepare for the interview.
