Challenge #2: Upgrading Your Resume 🖹✔️
Step 2: Let’s upgrade that resume with a checklist to get your resume up to industry standards 💪🏼
Welcome back to the next phase of the challenge!
This week, we’re using the clarity and goals we set last week to tailor our resumes to the jobs we want to apply for.
A recruiter takes only 7-8 seconds to scan your resume.
That’s how long you have to make an impression good enough to get an interview call. Every second counts, so make it count!
What Your Resume Format Should Look Like
Add your name, address, contact information, and the LinkedIn URL at the top.
Add a professional summary in 1-2 lines summarizing your career goals and work history.
Start adding your work experience in reverse chronological order. Only add relevant work experience for the job role you’re applying for.
Add your educational qualifications and certifications at the end.
Mention your skills at the very end. Include soft skills or specializations, such as programming languages or Adobe Photoshop.
Must-have Resume Tips Verified by a Recruiter 🔵☑️
Use Action verbs: Created, boosted, analyzed, launched, etc., with each bullet point.
Keywords: Include a variation of keywords, especially location.
ATS Optimized: Use online resume scanners to test for ATS. Try the Resume Worded resume scanner.
Don’t forget to…
Check spelling and grammar!
Keep it easy to read (skim) and professional.
Make sure your resume stays one page.
Save as pdf.
Do a final run-through before hitting send.
Skip the formatting hassle and build your resume with our FREE tool.
Here’s a simple format to use the XYZ formula to quantify your achievements. Copy the template into a new document and fill it out. Email at hello@qureos.com if you have any questions or concerns.
Once you’ve finished creating your resume, feel free to send it to our community. We’ll give feedback to the first TEN people who reach out!
Good Luck! You’ve got this 👍
