some commonsense tips for your resume

Twicer
Tue, 07 Mar 2017 01:09:12 +0000

It seems obvious that the resumes should be proofread, but so many aren’t. I hire for jobs that include a writing component. Applicants do not seem to realize that their resumes are the first writing sample we see, and it also showcases their attention to detail - or, often, lack thereof.
I see a lot of sentences where a word is skipped or repeated. This could have been avoided if the applicant gave the resume to someone to read over. The more feedback, the better.
I also notice a lot of capitalization that is inconsistent, wrong, or both.
When I find a resume that goes into a “Yes” or “Maybe” pile and it is accompanied by a cover letter, I’ll read it. I don’t like to write cover letters myself, but there are employers that require them.