I work at an employment agency. I read hundreds of resumes a day. These are some guidelines for you jobseekers.
1.) Get a semi-professional sounding email address. With so many free email accounts out there, you have no excuse to submit a resume with “sexygrrrrrl@yahoo.com” or “HotAssBabyGirl@hotmail.com.” You’d be surprised at how many people have these types of email addresses on their resumes.
2.) SPELL CHECK! I read so many resumes that look like they were written by NEOVALEN. Know on is goin two higher u if ur resumay is tiped lik this.
3.) Put job titles on all your past jobs. It’s true that no one will actually read your resume, at least initially. In order to get through the first few rounds, your resume must be completely scannable, and that means JOB TITLES and a reader-friendly format.
4.) DO NOT start your cover letter off with "Dear Sir." What a perfect way to get your resume thrown in the trash by the woman who's reading it. You think a woman can't do this job ******???
5.) Keep it short and specific. Try to stick to one page. I just received a NINE PAGE resume about this guy's musical and DJ experience. He's applying for an administrative position. There aren't any turntables in this office, buddy. I don't care about your musical history. And I definitely don't have the time to read nine pages.
...and just use common sense. I am absolutely in awe of some of the things I've read on resumes. Sure, they give me a good chuckle in the middle of a long work day, but... wow.
1.) Get a semi-professional sounding email address. With so many free email accounts out there, you have no excuse to submit a resume with “sexygrrrrrl@yahoo.com” or “HotAssBabyGirl@hotmail.com.” You’d be surprised at how many people have these types of email addresses on their resumes.
2.) SPELL CHECK! I read so many resumes that look like they were written by NEOVALEN. Know on is goin two higher u if ur resumay is tiped lik this.
3.) Put job titles on all your past jobs. It’s true that no one will actually read your resume, at least initially. In order to get through the first few rounds, your resume must be completely scannable, and that means JOB TITLES and a reader-friendly format.
4.) DO NOT start your cover letter off with "Dear Sir." What a perfect way to get your resume thrown in the trash by the woman who's reading it. You think a woman can't do this job ******???
5.) Keep it short and specific. Try to stick to one page. I just received a NINE PAGE resume about this guy's musical and DJ experience. He's applying for an administrative position. There aren't any turntables in this office, buddy. I don't care about your musical history. And I definitely don't have the time to read nine pages.
...and just use common sense. I am absolutely in awe of some of the things I've read on resumes. Sure, they give me a good chuckle in the middle of a long work day, but... wow.
