Creating a Clear Resume

Are you constantly being passed over for jobs that you know you would be perfect for?  The reason you are being passed over may be related to your resume and the clarity of it.  Creating a clear resume where hiring managers and recruiters will quickly see you and your talents is key to getting the job you want.



You have heard the statistics and have read many articles that tell you all you need to know about building your resume, however, if you make your resume too confusing for the hiring manager, that 6 second glance will go quick and put you in the pass pile.  Here are a few tips of making sure your resume is clear and concise:

• Your resume should focus on the industry and job you are applying for.  Too many candidates list absolutely everything on their resume, which can make it difficult for the hiring manager to determine what you really want.  Make it clear what you are looking for immediately!
• If you have had many different job titles, it might be best to leave these off the resume.  When your title fluctuates too much, it is difficult for the hiring manager to connect the dots.  Instead, consider listing your skills, responsibilities, and talents used at each position.  These will relate to the position you applied and allow the hiring manager to see quickly that you have the necessary skill set for the position, putting you in the interview pile.
• Is your resume format or layout confusing?  The answer is often yes.  If the traditional resume format does not work for you, then use a format that does.  The important thing is to make sure that your resume flows easily and allows the hiring manager to see you and your skills quickly.

Creating a clear resume should be your number one priority when applying for positions.  As you customize your resume for each job you apply, you will quickly see you start getting further along in the process and get the offer you have been waiting for.

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