Resume a gateway to interview round #2

We often hear the first impression is the last and it holds while applying for a job. In this case, the candidate is not the person who impressed the recruiter but it’s a well-informed and structured resume. It is the matching job profile doozy resume that attracts the recruiter and increases candidate chances for getting into the next round. The article will educate you with points to keep in mind while creating a resume. These points will help you build a strong resume and will increase the chances of selection.?

Following are the top five don’ts? a candidate should interpret

1. Unprofessional Email Address?

Let me tell you a hard fact that around 70-75 percent of resumes get rejected every year because of the unprofessional Email address. Let us understand with an example. An email starting with [email protected] sounds more professional than [email protected]. The recruiters find the second Email address embarrassing and amateurish.

1. Spellings and Grammar

It becomes difficult for some candidates to create a resume while coping up with spelling and grammar but there is no wrong in checking it twice-thrice, sharing it with friends, and mentor for proofreading. Constructive criticism is always better than risking the chance of not getting selected because of spelling and grammar.?

1. No same resume

It is seen, candidates use the same resume over and over again for different job profiles. A candidate should change their resume as per the job preferences this increases the chances of getting selected. The recruiter understands the candidate’s true interest if showed special vigilance.?

1. Professional photo, please!

Add a professionally taken, properly illuminated photo where your attire is either professional or business casual can be added to your CV. Do not try to make it fancy. The recruiter will judge candidates on their job skills, education, experience, work history and not on the profile photo.?

1. No false information

Writing false information is a crime. Not actually! But if you provide false information, the company will catch you. Companies are now carrying out a substantial background check before hiring any candidate. It is always better to be truthful than to be a liar.?

Following the above points will create an impact on the recruiter and it will help the resume to stand out from the bunch of all resumes during the selection process and to stand out in the interview process go for mock interviews. Book session with CS MOCK