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The purpose of your
résumé is to land you the job interview.
As such, it must be designed in such a way as to peak
an employer’s interest to want to learn more
about you and what you bring to the table.
Rejecting the résumés of unqualified candidates
is probably the easiest part of a recruiter’s
job. The following tips will help you avoid common résumé
pitfalls and prevent your résumé from being
placed in the “circular” file.
Crucial résumé
mistakes:
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- Grammatical errors
- Spelling errors
- Disorganized information
- Improper formatting
- A “fluff” resume that
fails to demonstrate required skill-sets and experience
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- Use correct
grammar. Nothing will eliminate you from the
candidate pool faster
than a résumé full of grammatical
and typographical errors. Grammatical and spelling errors
show insufficient written communication skills and a
lack of attention to detail.
- List your
contact information. Make sure the recruiter
has a way to contact you during business
hours. List a daytime telephone number as well as an
email address.
- Choose your
email address carefully. Remember that your
résumé is a depiction of your
professionalism, so make sure your email address is
a reflection of this as
well. Email addresses containing words like “sexy”
or “sweet” are inappropriate for a professional
résumé and can show your lack of professional
judgment.
- Aesthetics
count. Your résumé should be
organized and easy to read. Use a clean font
like Times New Roman in an 11 or 12 pt font size. Highlight
your skills and qualifications using bullet
points rather than paragraphs.
- Content.
Be sure your résumé includes a description
of work experience that demonstrates your
ability to assist high-profile individuals. It should
also list key professional accomplishments,
education, computer skills, professional memberships,
and references. In today’s global
economy, proficiency in a foreign language is also a
plus.
- References.
Only professional references should be listed on a résumé,
preferably past employers or supervisors.
Be sure to alert the people you use as references that
a prospective employer may be contacting them.
- Confidentiality
is key. Unless you have prior permission to
do so, don’t reveal the identity of
celebrities you have worked for in the past. Instead,
use a descriptive phrase like “personal
assistant to a well known actor”.
Good luck!!
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