Over the past 35 years, I have literally reviewed thousands of professional resumes. We regularly review the resumes of candidates and make decisions about which of these candidates to advance in the selection process of our clients’ companies. You should also know that most hiring managers use analytics software to filter many of the resumes they receive. When there are selected resumes, they are quickly reviewed for relevance (approximately 30 seconds) and then passed for further review. When you receive literally hundreds of resumes for a job posting, you can imagine why we must be efficient yet selective in moving candidates through the selection process. That said, as a job seeker, you don’t have a lot of time to share irrelevant information on your resume because you will lose the attention of the hiring manager. There are three components to your resume that attract the most attention from hiring managers. They should have content in the top half of the page, a value proposition statement, and include specific keywords. In other words, these are the words that are relevant to the job title.
We know that some resumes are one page and we have seen 6 page resumes. [CV] for MD / Ph.D. or senior management professionals. But I still find that the most popular length for a resume is two pages. I ask that you keep in mind that the sole purpose of your resume is to get the attention of the hiring manager and to secure a face-to-face interview. So whether you decide to write your own resume or use a consultant to prepare the resume is entirely up to you. With the ability to search the web for resume templates, you will find that the tips I provide will be just as helpful and profitable in helping you write your own resume and literally saving you hundreds of dollars.
Above the fold
When the information is placed above the fold, it is first visible when the employer loads the page on their computer. In the case of a printed resume [8.5×11], the most important parts of your resume are printed on the top half of the cover of your resume.
The layout and placement of the content is important because the content that appears in the top half of the page is what is seen for the first time when the user loads the page … due to its high visibility, the content that you place on the Top half of the page should be the most important skills and qualifications. relevant to the job.
Value proposition statement
Value proposition statements are a key component of your resume. It lets the hiring manager know the value you will immediately bring to the job when hired. When writing your value proposition statement, it’s really important that you create it in a way that describes the value it will bring to the company. We believe that a value proposition statement should be no longer than five lines. With this in mind, you should take the time to develop an impactful value proposition statement. Key points to keep in mind when developing your value proposition statement:
Identify all the benefits your skills and qualifications offer.
Describe what makes your skills and qualifications valuable to the client.
Touch the main challenge of employers [wants] that should be listed in the job description.
Connect the value you bring based on the job description.
Other candidates are also running for this position. You will need to differentiate yourself as the preferred candidate for this job.
Your value proposition statement should describe; how your skills and qualifications will add value to the employer, what benefits the employer can expect, and why the company should hire you for the position.
Keywords
Keywords should be words or short sentences that are related to the job requirements. They are the skills, abilities, credentials, and qualities that a hiring manager looks for in a candidate. Take some time and read the entire job description for the express purpose of identifying keywords that are important to the job function. Then you need to take these keywords and incorporate them into your resume. In no time, you’ll be comfortable using these keywords in a conversational way that conveys your core strengths for the position.
As you can see, it will take some thought so that these three components are above the fold. Your resume will have to represent you effectively until you have a chance to get a face-to-face interview. But I know that with a little thought, editing, and searching for ways to keep content relevant, you’ll end up with an impressive professional resume.