You may think your They don't have the time or resources to review each one closely, so they spend approximately six seconds on their initial "fit/no fit" decision.
To them, most look exactly like all the other nondescript resumes in their pile. If you’re using the same tired phrases as everyone else, you’re not as exciting—or as hirable—as you thought you were.
You may be perfect for the job, but just one typo, if it's formatted poorly, or you use the wrong font, could get them to say a NO. So, here prepare to not face such a situation at all:
1. Avoid meaningless adjectives A resume can fail to make the impact with the use of phrases like “seasoned manager” or “influential leader” without an accompanying explanation. It’s a better idea to drop the qualitative description and add years of experience, job-specific technical skills and quantifiable achievements instead.
2. “I am Creative…” Naaah!
“Creative” might seem like the perfect word to describe your unique personality, but not when thousands of other applicants think the same thing. Instead of telling the recruiter you’re creative, show them evidence of your creativity.
3. Remove “results-oriented.”
What exactly do you mean when you describe yourself as “results-oriented”? Do you aim to hit the goals your employer sets for you? That should be a given. Every employer wants employees who drive results. So prove to the recruiter you’re that person with details, and nix the empty and nondescript “results-oriented.” This description is subjective. Instead, highlight your skills and accomplishments by using the names of the projects or campaigns you worked on, then include the results for said projects.
4. “Passionate” equals to desperation
Recruiters are likely to think you’re passionate about what you do, or they might think you’re desperately looking for a job. The verity of your enthusiasm can easily be checked through your social media profiles. If you really love what you do, your Facebook and Twitter accounts would show work-related status updates, reflecting how excited you are about what’s happening in your job. Replace the word with solid examples of how much you love what you do, such as details about personal projects related to your line of work. For instance, if you’re a programmer, include info about apps you’re developing for your own use or for fun.
5. Rid your resume of “responsible for”
This gives the picture of a mechanical employee doing what he’s paid to do—no more, no less. Change this phrase to “managed X,” “completed X tasks,” or similar action verbs that embody leadership and initiative.
6. Axe “excellent oral and written communication skills.”
Although this is a must-have soft skill, recruiters don’t need to see it on your resume. Because hiring managers can judge your communication skills in mere seconds! If your resume and cover letter fail to communicate why you should get an interview, then what’s the point of putting “excellent communication skills” on paper? Proofread your resume for grammar slips instead. Remove fillers and redundant phrases.