Why your resume needs to stand out

Posted by Kempsey Resume on 31 Oct 2024

Are you currently on the job hunt? If so, you’ll know how competitive the current job market is. Businesses are searching for the perfect employee to add their company, it can be challenging to differentiate yourself from the crowd – especially when your resume resembles the rest of the applicants.

Key Takeaways

  • In today’s highly competitive job market having a strong resume is crucial to stand out from the crowd.
  • A well-crafted resume establishes credibility and professionalism even before you make contact with an employer face-to-face.
  • Make your resume more tailored to an employer’s requirements and include your accomplishments instead of just listing duties.
  • Select a professional style over flashy templates or color.
  • Receiving feedback from your peers as well as career experts can improve your chances of being noticed.
  • A great resume can make sure yours ends up in the in the hands of hiring managers as well as recruiters who make decisions that will have a profound impact on the direction of your career in the future.

Introduction

The first step to finding a new job is putting together a stunning resume that highlights your experience, skills and qualifications. However, with thousands of applications getting submitted for each job announcement, you must be able to ensure that your resume shine. In this post we’ll discuss the reasons why it’s essential that your resume stand above the rest.

The importance of having an impressive Resume

Your resume should reflect the value you provide when you are an employee. If it fails to make an immediate impact on the manager or recruiter who reads it, then you may not even get called to an interview. Here are a few reasons your resume must be noticed:

1. Professional Image

A well-written resume establishes confidence as well as professionalism before you ever meet with an prospective employer in person.

2. First Impression

There is never a second chance to make an initial impression. A high-quality and well created document will generate brand awareness which would benefit your business in the future.

3. Helps Employers Recall You

The unique and compelling CV is a great way to help recruiters pinpoint the most important points they will remember regarding you when they go through CVs. It also helps you stand out from others candidates who have their CVs submitted in word format.

How Can Your Resume Stand Out?

Now that we’ve seen why having an outstanding resume is essential, let’s discuss ways by which one can revamp their CV:

1. Create a Resume that is tailored to the job

Hiring Managers get a ton of paperwork; make sure you tailor it precisely to the criteria they’re seeking so they don’t have to think about what is most appropriate for their business environment, culture etc.

2. Highlight Your Achievements

Do not just record your tasks; emphasize your accomplishments instead of the tasks when possible. Use statistics and figures to illustrate your impact in the previous positions you held.

3. Choose A Professional Design

While picking a professional design might sound like a natural choice for people typically have resumes that are in different colors or templates they developed using Microsoft Word – this makes it look unprofessional.

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