3 components of the ideal resume
Over the last 35 years, I have reviewed literally thousands of professional resumes. We regularly review the resumes of candidates and make decisions about which of these candidates will advance in the selection process for 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 on for further review. When you receive literally hundreds of resumes for a job, you can imagine why we need to be efficient yet selective when moving candidates through the selection process. That said, as a job seeker, you don’t have much time to share irrelevant information on your resume because you’ll lose the hiring manager’s attention. 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 targeted keywords. In other words, these are the words that are relevant to the job posting.
We know that some resumes are one page long and we have seen 6 page resumes [CV] for MD/Ph.D. or senior management professionals. But I keep finding that the most popular length for a resume is two pages. I ask you to keep in mind that the sole purpose of your resume is to get the hiring manager’s attention and 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’ll find the tips I’ve provided to be just as useful and cost-effective in helping you write your own resume and literally save 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 in the top half of the first page of your resume.
The layout and placement of content is important because the content that appears in the top half of the page is the first thing that is seen when the user loads the page… due to its high visibility, the content that is placed in the middle top of the page must have 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 he will immediately bring to the job when he is hired. When he writes his value proposition statement, it’s really important that he creates it in a way that paints a picture of the value that he will bring to the company. We believe that a value proposition statement should be no more than five lines. With this in mind, you should spend time developing 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.
It touches the main challenge of entrepreneurs [wants] It should be listed in the job description.
Connect the value you bring based on the job description.
Other candidates are also applying 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 phrases that are related to the requirements of the position. They are the skills, abilities, credentials, and qualities that a hiring manager looks for in a candidate. Take some time and read through 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. Before long, you’ll be comfortable using these keywords in a conversation that conveys your strengths for the position.
As you can see, you will need to think about placing these three components on top of the fold. Your resume will need to effectively represent you until you have a chance to get a face-to-face interview. But I know that with a little thought, editing, and finding ways to keep the content relevant, you’ll end up with an impressive professional resume.