‘vapor ‘An expert critiqued my resume Busines Insider BUSINESS INSIDER | asked an expert to look at my resumé — here are the 9 mistakes she found AINE CAIN AND MIKE NUDELMAN S1UL 18,2018, 1:57 AM ‘Résumés are kindof ike first dates. you seem lke @ good match, youl probably get a callback —no long-term guarantees, though. you don't come across well (or show a preference for strange and upsetting fonts), you're done. ‘You!l rarely get a job solely based on your résumé, but i's ertieal that you sound good on paper — at least, good ‘enough to pigue the interest of your hiring manager. {recently sent my current (but stil outdated) résumé to Amy Adler, a certified master résumé writer, ‘management coach, and CEO of Five Strength, for review. Here's her feedback: 9 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR RESUME El tse genercens Bh oper nen stcrg Seteren What oft re ou seting? Bere! IT suacesen bute wth a pastiene ve, Soy demons profeleny wether than rnin 5 anna TG Ken stovntions and formating of ter a Dont have to many shalebules- Tha ‘out grouping some BE corte rics Rae eee TD Foryour education Tea th your eat Fortunately, she thought it was alright (better than my terrible cover letter, anyhow) Still, Adler had a few major takeaways to keepin mind anytime you decide to apply for a job: pdtwww businessinsider.com/an-exper-crtqued-my-restme-2016-Tit-your-rsum-s-nalarhistorcal-documert-its-s-markeing-iece-t 1“‘vapor ‘An expert critiqued my resume Busines Insider 1. Your résumé is not an historical document — it's a marketing piece ‘Showing the slice of your history tht is speifc and relevant to your future hiring manager's needs she,” Adler says "Put another way, your résume i about you but fo ther” In my ease, I erammed far too much random experience into my résumé, when I should've provided more elaborate details far elect fe jobs ‘Yeah, tums out that working a istoricl tour guide just st relevant experience wien yore applying for media obs (st ding, being tour guide fs avesone and relaes to everyting). 2. Make your resumé visually appealing ‘our aesthisis eveything epi when it somes to our sume Presenting a visually appealing document can orc’ your fue hiring manager to rad what you want them to ea" she ys She recommends presenting your résumé in a clea, hierarchical format, Put your name, headin and branding a he tp. ‘Next layer the txt of your experience from the most general othe mot deed information, “This wil help your audience digest your message more easily i he onder you want them o red it.” Adler says 3. If you don't know where you are going, you'll never get there ‘A résumé without aconerte goa is sum thas probably going to get thrown out prety quickly. “inyou don have a cle carer gol in mind, your adence wil ol ake the ime to figure i out fr you,” Adler says. ler you canbe ofiting your future hiring manager's goals in your fst presentation the more likely or she will Understand how you i in heir ganization" 4. Don't be too diffuse {made the rookie mistake of including my college ema in my résumé I's much better o include more generic contact, information, according to Adie. Your headline and branding is very imporantin general — it wll tl the reader exactly which job youre focusing on. So be specific about your goals! "Tho mote disse your presentation, the more likely the iting manage wil toss your resume into the ‘ha pl, boeause he ‘or she wil choose the resume of someone they can more easily understand," Adler ays Recommended From The Web ‘Spon is by Toa Best Tracking Device Ever Is Selling Like Crazy ‘AGame That Changes The Way You Look At Strategy! Gamers Around The World Have Been Waiting For This Game! Already 35 Million Players. ‘The Ultimate Way To Get Cheap Hotel Rooms Want A Vacation? See Cheap Hotel Deals pdtwww businessinsider.com/an-exper-crtqued-my-restme-2016-Tit-your-rsum-s-nalarhistorcal-documert-its-s-markeing-iece-t a4