Let’s face it: interviews can be pretty challenging to land if you don’t intrigue the employer. Before meeting face to face, the selection process already begins the moment you send in your resumé and if you don’t make the cut on paper, then that’s another opportunity thrown out the door. Considering the discrimination that women ofter times face in the workplace (this is a converation for another time), it’s important to be as prepared and polished as possible in order to set yourself up for success. So, I am here to share with you all some tips and pointers (as well as resources the Bricc Foundry has to offer) to help you spruce up your resumé, so you can wow the interviewer and land the position.
Proofread I can bet that the biggest turn off for employers are individuals who cannot spell check their writing. If the resumé is the first thing companies see before bringing you in and there are several grammatical errors and typos, it will appear as if you have just thrown your application together and didn’t put much thought into it (which shows poor time management and organization skills). So, make sure you adequately prepare your application and proofread before submitting everything.
Organize Your Document Creatively Of course there is a certain level of professionalism you want to keep when building your resumé, but it’s okay to change some things up on it. Having a unique resumé will not only make you memorable to the employer, it shows that you can think outside the box while handling your business. Change a few fonts, add a touch of color, and experiment with different layouts, and tada! You have your own customized resumé.
Become Familiar with ATS Scans Also known as the Application Tracking System, this software enables employers to filter out resumés based on their set criteria. From deleting applications, to ranking them from top to bottom, this system is becoming more and more popular in the job market. When applying for jobs at various companies, it may be wise to include keywords and phrases that may decide that business (such as “innovative thinker” or “team player”), that way your application doesn’t get filtered out and you get the opportunity to meet with someone in person.
Work With An Experienced Resumé Builder In today’s society, there are plenty of people who are qualified to review your resumé and give you credible feedback. Not only does the Bricc Foundry assist with reviewing resumés (and provides free templates), but we also partner with Jobscan to provide those with free ATS scans. Regardless of your choice, there are plenty of options out there to work with those who will ensure that your resumé and application is prim, polished, and ready to be reviewed.
There you have it. Although I only touched on a few key tips, there are several more out there on the internet, so don’t limit yourself to just this document. Explore all of your available options, that way you can decide what works best for you. After that, you’re all set to go. And
before you go, if you need any assistance regarding resumé/application building, the Bricc Foundry is more than happy to help.
Good luck!