After reading an article in the Nashville Business Journal this morning, the Telvero team came together to summarize our own feedback regarding your resume and application materials. Check out our tips here!
Today's Nashville Business Journal discusses a change in habits for recruiters during a softening labor market and top red flags. These include: - "Poor formatting, such as inconsistent fonts or alignment" - "A resume not customized to the specific role" - "A typo in their application materials" - "An unprofessional email address on their application materials" Another hot item that was mentioned: employment gaps. ??I reached out to our team this morning to discuss this article, and collect some more feedback. Check out Telvero's top resume and application material tips: ?? Employment gaps are inevitable after Covid and large-scale layoffs. Be prepared with valid explanations for any employment gaps. ?? Job-hopping may be a red flag, so you should also be prepared to discuss frequent job changes. A pro tip includes using one bullet point for each job to concisely state why you left your role or why it ended. ?? Typing and spelling errors are a big deal, especially if there are a large amount of mistakes. Further, if there is a tool that is being used daily, it should be spelled correctly. (e.g., Salesforce vs. Saleforce; Excel vs. Excell) Please do not forget to slowly proofread your work! ?? Locations and dates in month and year format should always be included on resumes and application materials. Missing information may cause confusion, so be sure to include these details. ?? Poor formatting is an issue, as it may demonstrate a lack of care when finalizing your work. Do not forget to check the formatting. Your resume and application materials are the first thing recruiters see. Make sure you stand out in a positive way by taking your time and avoiding common red flags! #telverostaffing #telverotips #resume #recruiting