How to Write a Great Resume
A resume is the first introduction an employer has to a prospective employee. As a person who has gone or is on the job hunt, you know how nerving racking it can be in trying to write the perfect resume. But truth be told, there isn’t really such a thing as the perfect resume. In any job post, an employer sees hundreds to thousands of applicants. You are competing against other candidates, and every candidate doesn’t have the same resume. Every candidate who goes through the application process comes from various walks of life and has diverse employment experiences. “One day you open your inbox and there it is: an email alert about a new job posting that describes your dream job, with a company you’ve always wanted to work for! You feel a mixture of excitement and anxiety — this sounds like the perfect opportunity, but what can you do to make sure you land an interview?,” contributing writer Melanie Haselmayr writes in Forbes magazine. So how do you improve your chances in getting a callback from an employer after submitting your resume? How do you write the almost perfect resume? Here are a few tips. Stand out with the title of your resume How do you make your resume stand out? Your unique name wouldn’t work. Having a catchy or great career objective will tell an employer your philosophy to doing a great job and it all tells a little about your awesome personality. Tailor your resume to the job description. Employers post various duties and responsibilities for the same job post and most likely, you have performed all sorts of duties and responsibilities for that same job. Tailoring your resume for each job description allows your chances to improve in getting a callback from a prospective employer. Fully describe the duties and responsibilities of each job you put on your resume. Filling your resume with awesome titles without well-described duties and responsibilities won’t do. It won’t get you a callback but a paragraph of everything you did won’t do either. The key is having a highlight of what you performed but also giving details when needed. A rule of thumb is to but the highest responsibilities you performed. Add extra skills, extracurricular activities, and highly regarded memberships to your resume. What else have you done besides being great at your job? Employers are not looking to higher machines. They are looking for great candidates with great work experiences, exceptional people skills and those who have a life outside of their jobs. Lastly, writing a resume and getting a job is a long and often nerve-racking experience. The better prepared you are in crafting a resume that contains work experiences and shows your personality, the better you will do in the job market. If you have questions or need help with your resume, our Human Resources department at RMG Staffing will be happy to assist you in your next career move.
Landing the Perfect Interview
Writing a resume is as easy as one plus one equal to two. But landing a job with that resume is as complex as E = mc2. Even if you have an excellent resume with all the experiences in the world, you still have a 50-50 chance of landing the perfect job. If resumes were the only thing employers needed to hire candidates, then there wouldn’t be a need to conduct interviews. The resume gets employers’ attention but a killer interview will land you the job. Here are a few things you can do before and during an interview in order to improve your chances of getting hired. Before the Interview Do your research on the company. Let’s be honest, a large portion of us at times randomly apply for jobs we think we are qualified for but instead of going on Indeed and applying to any job post why not do a simple Google search of the company and see if the company is qualified to have you as an employee. In addition to a search of the company, it also doesn’t hurt to read up on any employee’s bio. Employers will certainly admire a candidate who is well- informed about their products, services and their managing board. Have a friend to a mock interview. A mock interview is a great way to prep yourself for any possible questions you might get asked during an interview. The better you are prepared for any tough questions, the more you improve your chances in getting hired. Get an early night’s rest before the day of the interview. A person who walks in for an interview looking like he or she hasn’t gotten any sleep will certainly hinder his or her chances of getting hired. Dressed according. Always dress in business attire for an interview. This shows you are a professional and also shows how you value appearance. Arrive early. It is a rule of thumb to arrive at least 15 minutes before a scheduled interview. This gives you the opportunity to show the employer your enthusiasm for the join. It also gives you an opportunity to examine the environment you might be working in. During the interview. Bring an extra copy of your resume. Give the interviewer a firm hand shake and smile. Don’t nod, answer questions with yes and no and certainly give details when needed. Keep a stern yet relaxed posture. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. In conclusion, there is no such thing as the perfect interview. At times you could still end up getting hired after a bad interview. The key is to learn from the process and keep seeking ways to improve your interviewing skills. With that said, good luck in the job market. If you need assistant, please don’t hesitate to call us; we have great opportunities and may have just what you are looking for! Our HR department is friendly and ready to talk 305.890.1562