{"id":11218,"date":"2016-09-16T10:28:19","date_gmt":"2016-09-16T08:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.expresspros.co.za\/?p=11218"},"modified":"2016-09-16T10:28:19","modified_gmt":"2016-09-16T08:28:19","slug":"outperform-5-resume-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expresspros.co.za\/index.php\/outperform-5-resume-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Outperform With These 5 Resume Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.expresspros.com\/movinonup\/2016\/08\/outperform-with-these-5-resume-tips.html\">Express Employment Professionals<\/a><br \/>\nEveryone knows that your resume is an important part of landing an interview, and ultimately, a job. But, with so many qualified candidates going after the same jobs, how do you stand out? Take a look at these five resume tips to help you outperform the competition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Customize<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen you apply for a job, tailoring your resume to the specific qualifications can help you stand out and position yourself as an ideal candidate for the job. In order to tailor your resume, start by creating a master resume you can easily alter. Include all experience, skills, volunteer opportunities, and education <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-11219 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expresspros.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/pexels-photo-large.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-large\" width=\"312\" height=\"208\" \/>you\u2019ve obtained. When you apply to specific jobs, read the descriptions carefully and adapt your master resume accordingly. If the job you\u2019re applying for requires customer service experience, highlight any experience you have and consider removing skills that don\u2019t apply. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/jamie-cornell\/transferrable-mom-skills_1_b_10007372.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Huffington Post<\/a>, \u201cFocus all your information on what they want to see, not what you want them to see.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Spell It Out<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen possible, add details to the experience you list on your resume. For example, if you increased customer satisfaction by 35% in a previous job, state it on your resume. \u201cI was responsible for customer interaction and increased satisfaction by 35%\u201d speaks louder than simply mentioning that you worked with customers. According to Dan Ogden, principal of Omnibus Consulting, an executive search firm, \u201cThe resumes that stand out are the ones that show what the candidate did with the responsibilities they were given. Not just what they were responsible for, but what they achieved.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Keep It Simple<\/strong><br \/>\nAccording to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/kerryhannon\/2011\/08\/24\/want-an-unbeatable-resume-read-these-tips-from-a-top-recruiter\/#142b4c579ca2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tony Beshara<\/a>, author of Unbeatable Resumes, the average resume gets read in 10 seconds. In order to stand out, you must keep your resume simple and short. Avoid making your resume span more than two pages, and keep the content easy to read and understand. Beshara also suggests avoiding fancy layouts or special effects, and\u00a0 recommends using Microsoft Word for formatting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Proofread<\/strong><br \/>\nIt may seem obvious, but don\u2019t forget to proofread your resume before sending it to a recruiter or heading to an interview. Your resume needs to be free from grammatical errors and spelling mistakes, or you may be counted out before you even have a chance. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monster.com\/career-advice\/article\/avoid-the-top-10-resume-mistakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Monster.com<\/a>, having a less-than-perfect resume may lead recruiters to draw the conclusion that you don\u2019t care or don\u2019t have the skills necessary to fill their position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Let Social Media Help<\/strong><br \/>\nWhile a traditional resume is printed on paper, today\u2019s social media advancements are making it easier than ever before to get noticed. When you update your traditional resume, you should also make sure your social profile is up to date. Joshua Janicek, director of talent acquisition for the advertising agency Arnold Worldwide, says job seekers need to build a personal brand to compete for the jobs they want. According to Joshua, LinkedIn is the place to start. \u201cLinkedIn is the standard and the core platform for recruiters looking for talent,\u201d he said. Include your volunteer experience, interests, and educational background to give recruiters a better picture of who you are and what you can bring to their company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: Express Employment Professionals Everyone knows that your resume is an important part of landing an interview, and ultimately, a job. But, with so many qualified candidates going after the same jobs, how do you stand out? Take a look at these five resume tips to help you outperform the competition. 1. 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