How to make your resume stand out according to three recruiters

How to make your resume stand out according to three recruiters4KChoose your employer, dont let the employer choose you4. What is an important piece of information that is missing in fruchtwein resumes that you receive?Wed say that candidates should be much more selfish in their resumes and write what exactly it is that they are looking for in their career. For example, if you are a fresh graduate looking for an entry-level position in civil engineering, be very specific and write something like I am a fresh graduate with a degree in so-and-so. I hope to obtain an entry-level position in civil engineering. I am open to industries but would prefer to stay in Galway. This kind of summary is very important, but unfortunately, this is something that 99.9% of resumes dont have. In their resumes candidates only talk about what they can offer but elendhing about how their career is supposed to progress. And thats what makes a difference.Another thing thats important but missing is their Vis a status. If we dont see your nationality and/or Visa status on your resume, we assume that you are not writing it because you do not have permission to work in Ireland or the EU. If this is your situation, hiding it does not benefit you in any way. Be straightforward, so that when we give you a call you are spending your time discussing a role that you are actually eligible for. Even if you have permission to work in Ireland and you know it, you need to write it in your resume to let your employer know about it as well.5. What advice would you give to candidates with little experience?In addition to what weve already said, candidates should also mention projects theyve done, such as things they achieved at university/college. Sometimes, volunteering can look even better than working, but again, they need to explain what exactly they have done.One mistake we see from junior resumes is that they list a role that anybody could have done cleaner, waitress, etc. And then they try to ma ke it look special. This shouldnt be all you can talk about. Instead, tell us about what youve achieved and what skills you acquired that a typical graduate will not have. Consider having a bigger education section or having a projects section. By all means, put your part-time job there so we know that you work hard, but dont waste space by elaborating on menial work.6. Can you think of a resume which really stood out?Yes, many There was this one online resume which looked like a Super Mario game. When looking through the candidates previous experience, you control the Mario and jump from one section to another by clicking a button. It was a resume made by a developer and it really proved his skills. He could make things interactive and had a great sense for UI.That is all great and creative, but when it comes to serious business, the most impressive applications are the ones where the candidate has a good understanding of what the role theyre applying for is.After all the excitemen t from a creative resume is over, this is what really matters and makes the difference. Were really impressed by someone who can stick to the point, be short, and still manage to include everything that is relevant to the job they are applying for.7. Whats the main difference between a Linkedin profile and a resume?A resume is more detailed, and it may contain information that you wouldnt want to make public, for example, your home address. Also, people can exaggerate themselves in a Linkedin profile more easily than in a resume.Also on Linkedin, candidates tend to mention a huge list of skills they have and languages they speak. But on their resumescandidates will be to mention how good they are in these skills and languages, where they used those skills, and really focus on what is relevant to the job they are applying for.Another difference is an endorsement. On Linkedin, people get endorsed by others. But nowadays people just give endorsements without even knowing how good you a re. You never know how credible that is. We generally rely more on references than skill endorsement on an online profile.Finally, one thing about a LinkedIn profile is that candidates do not really think about the layout. You just need to fill in the details to make your own profile, which is very easy and accessible.8. Do you think that resumesare dying?Definitely not. We can see where people who say that are coming from, though. Think about it. Does a person who is a good software developer have a good resume? Or, is a person who cant write a good sentence in their resume a bad software developer? Not necessarily. This is where we should be a bit more critical. It means resumes do need a bit of transformation. However, I believe that people will always need a resume. Its a written proof of what the person has done.*note, this article was originally published in May of 2017To read next Check out our resume examples section that got people hired at their dream jobs. Tags career, hr , recruitment, resume tips

8 Signs You Have More Influence at Work than You Think

8 Signs You Have More Influence at Work than You Think Sometimes it is easy to feel as though your efforts are not appreciated by those in your company. You have been working late, been given mora assignments than normal, youve been receiving more criticism from your manager and more. You may not understand why your boss has been so hard on you lately, but it is probably because you are a good employee who she wants to keep around. We outline eight different ways to tell you have influence at work, from others asking for your advice to your boss secretly prepping you for a promotion.1. People find you approachable.They come to you to share ideas or talk about a concern they might be having in the office. People arent afraid to ask for your help or your opinions on things. They value what you have to say. They view you as a trusted workplace confidante who they can come to with professional thoughts, ideas, advice and more.2. Your manager asks your opinions on things.It is always a gr eat sign when your manager wants to know what you have to say. Maybe she even prompts you to speak up during important meetings, or quotes your ideas or proposals on a project to people above you in the workplace.3. You are complimented on your positivity in the office.People want to be surrounded by the positive person in the room, always. And while being realistic is also a valued quality in an individual, being positive brings a certain we can do it attitude to every team meeting, discussion, one-on-one and more.4. Your proposals are taken seriously.Whether you simply asked for more fruit in the break-room, you proposed a change in the latest project proposal, or you suggested a time management task that could be beneficial for the entire office, seeing that your ideas are being implemented is key. The people around you trust your judgment and are listening to you when you suggest change.5. You get honest and direct feedback from your boss.All employees can improve in one way or another, and if your boss is trying to help you be a better worker in a more one-on-one setting, she could be preparing you for a potential promotion. Take the feedback well and implement ansicht changes.6. You have been invited to meetings that your colleagues have not.You may be asked to sit in on a meeting that people of your equal level in the company have not, and this is a good sign. Your boss and other management want you to be aware of what is happening within your company, and they want to hear your thoughts on it.7. You feel you are held to a higher standard than your colleagues.While this may be frustrating at times, it is a good sign. Your boss sees your potential and wants to help you be the best employee you can be. And, she is likely preparing you for another role that could equal a promotion. Try not to get frustrated and continue to better your workplace performance.8. You are constantly busy.Again, this may be frustrating. But the only reason you are busy is becaus e others around you want you to be apart of important meetings, they want to hear your notes on their next presentation, they want your solutions to a company problem, and more.