When you apply for a job, you will not be the only applicant. You will compete for the job with dozens of other qualified candidates. With so many candidates, it’s not unreasonable to fear that your resume will be overlooked or lost in the mix. To prevent that from happening, you need to create a resume that stands out from the crowd. While you want your resume to stand out, you don’t want it to be unprofessional and therefore miss out on the interview. Here are some concepts for creating an impressive resume that will stand out:
Eye-catching – You want your resume to catch the eye of your potential employer right away so that they spend time looking at your resume carefully rather than just briefly flipping it over. While it would be easy to do this with a fancy font, it is a very bad idea. Using a fancy font looks unprofessional and can be difficult to read. It may not look the same on your computer either. They may see a completely different font. Instead, use a sans serif font. Another idea is to add a touch of color. Color in small doses can look great. This will get your attention without looking unprofessional.
Professional – You don’t want to make a bad impression on potential employers by having a resume that looks unprofessional. This means you need to keep it organized and easy to read. Extravagant fonts, bright colors, or images (or words) that are large, obscene, or vulgar are not allowed. A small clip art that has to do with the job may be appropriate, but for the most part you shouldn’t put any images on your resume. Let the words speak for themselves.
· Impressive – Now that you have caught their attention and shown them a professional resume, you need to impress them with what you put on your resume. Keep them interested and interested in you by putting their greatest accomplishments, accomplishments, and job titles on your resume. This is what will make them want to call you for an interview.
It can be difficult to make your resume stand out in a sea of resumes that look very similar, but if you can find a way to make your resume stand out without compromising professionalism, then you will be one step ahead and closer to getting an interview. and get a job.