The struggle is real! Reaching for the 'I am the one' moment on your CV and entering the interview room unprepared is akin to trying to shatter a hard nut with your bare hands. But don't be alarmed, we dug through a Reddit post that was so insightful it made our heads spin, and we've compiled them here so you don't have to. From those just starting a career to those who stare at their résumé as if it were written in antiquity—brought with love by Rise, your career best friend!
The Big No-no's
First things first, let’s talk about what not to do. A recruiter on Reddit gave out some real talk saying many resumes are very...let's say, ‘meh’. They say much but at the same time, spill beans that nobody wants to pick up. Here's the dish:
That summary at the top? If it’s not adding sparks, throw it out!
The first bullet under each job should be so simple even a toddler high on caffeine would get it.
Following bullets? Time to brag and sprinkle some of those sweet keywords recruiters drool over.
And oh, a confused-looking resume with timelines doing the tango? It’s a no from hiring folks. Like, ‘I can juggle being a clown and an astronaut at the same time’ kind of no.
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The Spice Mix: Keywords & Bragging Rights
Now, onto making your resume smell good! Keywords are your secret spice – find ‘em, use ‘em. And bragging? It’s the aroma that makes heads turn. Paint pictures with your achievements so vivid that even your grandma gets it.
One very wise soul pointed out spelling mistakes and fluffy terms that give zero clarity. 'Strategically managed' might as well mean 'I made coffee', right? Also, that overlap in roles that makes it look like you cloned yourself for extra gigs? Clear as mud.
ATS, The Gatekeeper
Now here’s a monster-under-your-bed scenario: Applicant Tracking Software (ATS). If it can’t read your resume, you’re tossed in the 'nah' pile faster than you can say ‘hire me’. Keywords are your magic pass. Also, fancy formats with tables and columns? ATS eats them for breakfast and not in a good way.
Some Love for Summaries
While some think the summary at the top is just fluff, stuffing it with keywords might just be your ticket to glory. Make it shout ‘I’m the hero you’ve been waiting for’ with traits and experiences tailored just right.
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Instead of sounding like a robot job description, your bullet points should scream ‘I did this and it was awesome’. Quantify achievements and tailor them to the job like it’s your true calling.
Other Golden Nuggets
Never put your graduation year on the resume. People get nosy about age.
The word 'spearheaded'? Apparently, it’s a sneaky clue you’ve got AI in your corner.
To Pay or Not to Pay?
Some adventurous souls out there took the golden path of paying companies to make their resumes ATS-friendly. Worth it? Depends on how thick your wallet is and how desperate you are to get past those pesky bots.
And surprise! Since when did an MBA transform into a ‘certificate’? Watch your wording, folks.
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There it is – a crash course in not letting your resume flop harder than a sitcom without a laugh track. Remember, getting a job is no laughing matter (or maybe it is, depending on how you look at it). So spice up that resume, friends! Let it march proudly into that ATS battlefield and emerge victorious. For more enlightening career insights, wander over to Rise (joinrise.co) and let's get that career glowing!
Ah, the joy of battling the unknown – armed with golden resume tips and a dash of humor, who says job hunting can't be fun?
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