When someone goes in for an interview, the potential employer has no idea who the applicant is. In some cases, the person applied for an advertisement, while others used a headhunter or job site on the Internet and matched their credentials for the position.
Employers always look at their resume first. Given the many people who apply, it usually takes around 30 seconds and therefore with limited number of words, one must ensure that the resume is well written and grammatically correct.
The resume should say almost everything about the person. It should always begin with relevant information such as the person’s name, age, address, contact number and social security number. Details are needed here, so if someone is considered a potential employer, it will be easier for the company to contact the applicant and be scheduled for an interview.
Next is the career objective due to which the applicant wants to apply for the post. With a strong goal in mind and a general in mind, the employer will see that this person has a direction that makes that person want to work for the company.
The next section should include relevant skills and knowledge in current and past jobs as well as highlight one’s major achievements. By detailing the work done in that position and the experiences learned from it, that information is already the basis for the employer to see the potential of the applicant for that position. It shows the qualities that one possesses and the benefits that can contribute to the further development of the company.
After that, one’s educational background should be visible in the resume. Some companies prefer a person with a degree in a certain field, a licensed professional to do the job, or someone with a master’s degree. By showing one’s credentials, it is a good indicator of the kind of training one has received in school and the achievements one has made during their career.
The latter section should provide details such as hobbies, interests, and character references. Employers look at potential applicants who not only have qualifications for the job, but who are also well-rounded. Being active in a certain organization and seen as a leader in a group reflects one’s social skills with others. Character references do the same and give people an idea of how working with that person fared.
There is no ideal resume. It depends on the job. This is an important step before being called for that first interview.
