Your phone not ringing off the hook with job offers? Your resume may be blame.
Your resume is incredibly important - it is the first impression that a Hiring Manager has of you and like it or not, they are drawing assumptions on you as soon as they open it. Your resume plays a crucial role in your quest to find the
job you want make sure you’re not making any of the rookie mistakes listed
below:
#1 - Not providing your contact details
It might sound simple but it is ridiculous the number of
CV’s we receive that have no contact details. Double check that you have at least one phone number listed and an email address (always have 2 ways people can contact you). Alternative contact methods could be via your LinkedIn profile (if you do this ensure your profile is up to date) or the old fashioned post.
#2 - Mixing personal pronouns
Never talk in first person on your CV, it’s weird. – If
you don’t know what that is Google it, or get a CV review from Talent
Propeller. www.talentpropellerjobs.co.nz/jobseeker-tools/cv-makeovers/
#3 - You check your spelling but not your grammar
We call it spelling and grammar for a reason; awkward
flowing sentences are a major deterrent for potential employers and demonstrate poor attention to detail and communication skills.
#4 - No covering letter
Or even worse, a cover letter addressed to another
application. CRINGE. Keep your covering letter short and to the point - it should not have the same information as your resume and should outline why the role appeals to you and what value you can add to the company. Think of your covering letter a movie trailer - just like a movie trailer is designed to excite you to go to the full movie, your covering letter should excite and entice a Hiring Manager to read your resume.
#5 - "I like books, films and spending time with family"
BORING! Employers want to know more about you than what
makes you the same as every other human being in the western world. What’s your
involvement in sports? The community? Really think about what your hobbies are and include these in your resume.
Don’t let a bad CV come between you and the jobs you
want. Submit your CV for review at http://talentpropellerjobs.co.nz/cvreview