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Posted by: KDB
CAVEAT!!Although the five mistakes identified are true, please be aware that provincial government opportunities require a modified approach. Resume's aren't a one-size-fits-all and searching for those weasel words in either your covering letter, resume or the actual interview is a waste of time. I can assure you, that after spending 36 years in the public service, I've screened out thousands of resumes because the stated job qualifications were either ignored entirely, or vaguely addressed.
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Posted by: Lacie R.
I agree with all points and have read this same advice from several different sources lately. I have made these revisions to my resume and am hoping to see a greater response to it in the coming months.
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Posted by: Keith.B.
In today's competitive job search innovative ideas are welcomed. What do you use instead of the "Objective"? If you are transitioning from one career to another, how does your resume reflect that?
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Posted by: Maurice
Excellent advice, I have read conflicting advice, I guess it depends on the type of co. you are applying to, and also the person reading the resume. I've tried it both ways, as far as with/ without an objective. All of your suggestions are worth a try. Thanks
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Posted by: Hilda
Excellent points, sure is helpful
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Posted by: Lisa A.
Thank you, I just happen to have an interview today, I will look at my resume and see what changes I can make. Thank You!! That was great info!! Lisa A.
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Posted by: Mark B.
I've dropped "Objective" for "Overview." It has been my experience, though, that an accomplishment-driven resume which lists core competencies and is heavily laden with key words pushes me right out of the running because, I feel, it leaves the employer with the impression that I am unaffordable. This conclusion, nevertheless, is purely subjective; my job search efforts rarely generate even an acknowledgment of receipt of my resume, let alone garner me an interview.
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Posted by: SandraDee
Instead of an objective, I have been advised to have a summary of accomplishments. This summary should contain many of the key words recruiters and/or computers will scan and look for. It should be a short paragraph highlighting what you bring to the position. Also - the problem with bullets is that when you upload your resume (as you often need to do when applying online), the formatting will be skewed and you will need to fix it. Some recommend you create two versions of your resume - one with and one without bullets and use the latter for online submissions
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Posted by: bh
I think these suggestions are pretty vague. You don't tell how to improve them or what to do about them. Not very helpful in the long run.
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Posted by: Jennifer
For present job duties use present tense verbs and with past job duties using past tense verbs and make sure you check spelling and punctuation.
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Posted by: Ginalyn M.
Thank you for the advised. I'll try removing my mistakes and hope it will work out soon.
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Posted by: Teri G.
With regard to the objective statement, I was just recently advised by a recruiter that I should add one because I am transitioning from public accounting to private accounting. Any thoughts on this?
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Posted by: KristinaK
I've been interviewing extensively for the past few months and after every interview with a Recruiter I've asked them if there is anything I can do to improve my resume. ALL have stated that an objective statement would help.
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Posted by: Jason S.
Thanks! I've repeated some of these errors time and time again!Now I know the differ :-0)
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Posted by: rachna
Thanks i got so much information about how to make perfect resume
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Posted by: Shamontiel
The part about deleting an objective caught my attention because recruiters consistently say to add an "objective" on a resume. However, I think it actually hurts a resume rather then help because the job seeker may think, "We can't fill that objective" and put it in the slush file. I'll remove mine and see what happens. But I agree with those who commented who say the resume critique-ers give conflicting information.
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Posted by: Michael I.
Your first point involves "Outdated formatting". By this do you refer to the whole document looking "old-fashioned" - in which case just what do you deem "new-fashioned" - modern. Alternatively, do you mean that you have seen many documents that have obviously been cut and pasted together, leaving remnants of different formatting (style, grammar, tense, spelling, font, etc) to clash as one reads the resume?
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Posted by: S.R.
This article assumes that human eyes actually get the opportunity to read our resumes. If so, the main ideas of this article seem to emphasize a few key points for our resumes: be purposeful in our text to address expertise and accomplishments - a mere laundry list of duties is not interesting; pack a punch very quickly to entice the reader to either refer us to the hiring manager right away or continue reading the resume; contain an appropriate amount of blank space (mistake #4) so as to be pleasing to the eye; be contemporary in format to reflect that our knowledge base is current. The resume does not get you the job, it only gets you to the next step, which is the interview. If our resumes either impress or captivate the reader, we should make it to the next step.
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Posted by: S.R. Wiggins
To David D. who posted on the resume of a PhD - what you described sounds more like a curriculum vitae ("CV") which is used for academicians, researchers, scientists, etc. As such, this resume article is not applicable for a CV. I would suggest that you tap into a completely different set of resources and criteria.
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Posted by: Alex
Are you sure? People say different things. One more thing if the hiring personnel ask for experience and you have a degree and no experience you can't get the job. So that would mean the entire human race would be out of a job because they don't have work experience just book and lab knowledge you get what am trying to say.
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Posted by: David D.
I agree: there is confusion about what is "the" proper format for a resume. I had the opportunity to edit somebody's resume (I am a writer and editor). The dictum that a resume should be no longer than one, maybe two, pages was in my mind. This was a PhD in biochemistry. He had, I think, ten pages in his resume, including not only companies he had worked for but scientific publications he had written for. His academic credentials alone took far more than a few lines. I have had the experience of being told that I was "over-qualified" on the basis of my resume, which is two pages but spans 27 years. Something needs to be said about these kinds of considerations.
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Posted by: Saeed
Thanks....very informative and precise tips on common mistakes. I have removed objective from my resume. One quick question...should I mention accomplishment at the beginning of the resume or at the end?
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Posted by: Bonnie
no "objective", what to put there?This is very helpful article, thank you.
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Posted by: Hi There
I certainly do not have as much expertise in this area as the author, but I have been given the task to review a stack of resumes and filter down the stack multiple times. In this quick screen, objectives or some demonstrated interest in the job and not just sending in a resume because there was an opening announced is one of my key criteria. (Along with required degree, relevant experience, and any required specifics.)
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Posted by: Tessa
I have been told, and I have read, that a specific objective that matches the position the person is applying for is what is wanted is ie: Sales Manager. The mistake is the stupid sentences that say Seeking a position that will allow me to utilize my skills and abilities. Objectives in Caljobs resume are required to match.
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Posted by: Shirley B.
Thank you so very much for your info, it was very informative as I did have some of these gray areas still on my resume. I will update my resume to reflect a more professional approach.
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Posted by: DAVID KEMP
What is a more modern format? Where do I find them?David
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Posted by: Adel Moufarrej
I don't agree with mitakes #1 and #2. 1). You mention your expertise in the top section so you should back it up in your work history section regardless of its date. 2). Your resume should emphasize on your expertise related to the position you are applying for.
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Posted by: PROSPER DARKOH
it is a great lesson to me because i am a job seeker and i am going to use it in my resume.
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Posted by: Daniel de Vera
Thank you for your suggestions for my resume.
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Posted by: sue
Yes I found this good information, but where do I find the latest formats for resumes? Examples are always good.
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Posted by: Yuralunda
Thank you so much for this information. I will be updating my Resume. How do we find out what format to use these days? There are several different examples of resumes in the workforce centers ran by the unemployment offices of IL.
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Posted by: Frank N
Never send resume to HR or recruiter. Remember that’s where all good opportunities end. Always send it to the hiring manager, don't e-mail it, fax it.
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Posted by: Joan
I've been out of college for a number of years now and have had my resume critiqued professionally. Instead of an Objective, I was told to change it to "Summary of Qualifications", followed by "Summary of Essential Skills", followed by "Summary of other Qualifications", the latter two directly addressing the position you're applying for. I've only been trying this format for a month so am hopeful. My resume now presents more as a hybrid (blend of Functional and Chronological).
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Posted by: Carol Robinson
To Kim who posted on 7/10 about her GPA. Leave it out. A GPA under a B average (3.0) is nothing to brag about on a resume. I work in HR and seldom see a reference to GPA, and then only if it's above 3.5.
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Posted by: Sylvia Wiggins
#5 is a great one. It's makes sense to match the requirement with your achievement.
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Posted by: Royston M.
Interesting. I will try it [especially removing the 'objective' & see IF it works. Thanks.
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Posted by: Karen Gray
So if Objectives are out dated what should you use in place? And how can I get help in writing a professional resume?
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Posted by: Hector
Thanks for the information appreciate the tips.
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Posted by: Barbara
Thanks, I'll be finishing up college next week and I haven't written a resume in a long time. The pointers are great!
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Posted by: David
I am not sure i agree with mistake #2, It may be somewhat outdated, however a very large group of mature and recently unemployed workers, as well as potential employers, would still recognize this format as the professional choice for a leading statement. # 5 is excellent and has caused me to rewrite and promote my accomplishments. The rest of your "Mistakes" make good sense. Very good article, Thank You.
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Posted by: Michelle
Very helpful. I'm glad to get rid of that objective, too.
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Posted by: Latoya
I was wanting to know if it is okay to just put the jobs that you have had in the past that relates to the particular job you are applying for? I was thinking it made me look like I had a lot of gaps in employment.
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Posted by: JD
Your comments on resumes are accurate, but on the other hand a lot depends on what kind of mood the person thats reading and actually doing the job interview and actual hiring. Thats the real world of business its nice to hear this self-proclaimed experts, but with all due respect especially in todays market its really not that proffessional.I been pretty high up there in the Casino business and there all the same.JD
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Posted by: Anndrea
Great advice! I was just debating about adding an objective because I thought you needed to have one. Thanks !!!
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Posted by: Kim
Should I put a GPA of 2.997 on my resume, even though I was honor student/dean's list for several semesters?
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Posted by: Regina
So, what are some more modern formats that can be used for a resume? Where do I find them? Thanks.
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Posted by: Rick
Thank you, that info. was sure helpful!!!
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Posted by: Roenia
I really get confused when it comes to resume advice because it seems that the so call experts give constant conflicting advice about what not to and what to put in your resume. Some say start out with an objective and some say do not, some say list your references ,than some say no, some say use bullet points others say no , is there really any sure fire way to write a good resume?
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Posted by: Staci
thanks...this is helpful and relevant. Everyone seems to have a different opinion on how your resume should look but your approach seems to make the most common sense and clean thinking.
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Posted by: Bairavi
it is very useful to all fresh job seekers like me.. thank you.
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Posted by: gurpreet
i have made these mistakes in my resume. so i'll remove these things from my resume
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Posted by: Marcia
Short and sweet and to the point.Thank you
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