If you are considering a job switch before the labor market cools, here’s what employers want to see on your resume — and the most common mistakes to avoid.
"While the labor market is still tight, that tightness may begin to ease in the next few months," said Andrew Challenger, the firm's senior vice president., on average, reviewing an applicant's resume, according to Toni Frana, the career services manager at FlexJobs."Having a standout resume is more important than ever," she said.
Keep it to about four or five sentence bullets and consider adding relevant skills and keywords featured in descriptions of jobs that seem interesting to you, she advised. Here's where you can tailor your experience as closely as you can to the specific job you want, and include any transferable skills that may add value, such as communication or time management, Heitmann said.
Finally, put a face to a name."Don't underestimate the importance of showcasing your true self with a great profile photo," Heitmann said."All it takes is a quick snap," she added."It's your virtual handshake, and a simple way to be recognized and discovered."Typos are more common than you think, according to Heitmann."Proofread multiple times every time you make a change and ask a friend or two to review as well.
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