We have seen resumes evolve over the past few years. For example, including a “stated objective” on the top of the resume used to be very common. Today, we recommend that you exclude such remarks. Isn’t your stated objective to get a good job? The most common outdated phrase that we see on resumes is…
For the most part, one should leave social media information off of your resume. However, more and more frequently we are searching online to get as much information about candidates as we are able. Make sure that you stack the deck in favor of recruiters and employers finding a strong presence that makes you look dynamic and engaged. Remember…
How much do you know about the company that just contacted you to schedule an interview? It should be plenty, and all the information you need is available online. Get the inside scoop on the company culture and use connections who can help you get an interview advantage. Who you know at the company you…
These four don’ts are the kiss of death on any resume. 1. Don’t hide important information at the end. If you graduated Phi Beta Kappa or you won a national championship, don’t list these things under Honors and Awards even if Honors and Awards fall at the end of the standard resume template you’re using. Make it easy…
A recruiter quickly skims your resume. If the document is wall-to-wall type or if your resumes is not on a single page (for more senior roles, 2 pages is satisfactory), then recruiters will not know where to look and will probably move on quickly to the next resume. By leaving white space on the page and…
Frequently we review resumes that are either poorly written, formatted or phrased. One consistent error that candidates make is leading bullet points with the wrong words. Start bullets with words such as “Grew”, “Built”, “Increased”, “Developed”, “Trained”, “Supervised”, and other action words that will reinforce your value proposition and demonstrate the strength of your candidacy.
Overwhelmingly, our clients are seeking highly computer-literate candidates to fill their analyst positions. It is essential that you have advanced Excel skills and that you communicate this prominently on your resume. There are many places for you to learn Excel 2010 online without having to pay for a class. Here are a few resources for…
Over the past couple of months I have run into two different circumstances whereby the candidate should not have volunteered information: (1) the GPA that they had in school; (2) the salary they were earning. Frequently employers are requiring a transcript from your college (and graduate school if applicable) to not only substantiate the information…
I was chatting with a client of mine last week and he mentioned to me that it seems like I always stay in touch with him even when his company does not have any deals on which they need our assistance. I told him that one of the lessons I learned really early in my…