Why your resume needs to stand out

Posted by Bendigo Professional Resume Writers on 2 Oct 2024

Are you currently on looking for a job? If so, you know how competitive the current job market is. Companies are constantly looking for the perfect employee to add their company, it can be hard to distinguish yourself from the crowd – particularly when your resume is similar to everyone else’s.

Key Takeaways

  • In today’s job market that is highly competitive, having an impressive resume is the best way to be noticed by employers.
  • A well-written resume establishes credibility and professionalism prior to the time you have a chance to meet a prospective employer in person.
  • Create a resume that is tailored to an employer’s requirements and include your achievements instead of just listing duties.
  • Select a professional-looking design over flashy templates or colors.
  • The feedback of your peers and experts in the field can increase your chances of standing out.
  • A great resume can ensure that your resume is in the in the hands of hiring managers as well as recruiters who are making decisions which could have a major impact on your career prospects.

Introduction

The first step in securing the perfect job is to put together an impressive resume that highlights your experience, skills and qualifications. With hundreds of applicants coming in for each job posting, you need to find a way to create a resume shine. In this article, we’ll explore why it’s vital that your resume stands out from the rest.

The importance of having an impressive Resume

Your resume should show your value in your role as a worker. If it doesn’t have an immediate impact on the hiring manager or recruiter who is reading it, you might not even be called for an interview. Here are some reasons why your resume must stand out:

1. Professional Image

A professionally written resume will establish trustworthiness and professionalism before you even meet with prospective employer face-to-face.

2. First Impression

You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. A high-quality and well created document will generate the impression of a brand that will be beneficial to you in the future.

3. Helps Employers Remember You

A unique and captivating CV can assist recruiters in identifying specific points that they’ll remember about you as they review CVs. It also helps you stand out from other candidates that submit CV in Microsoft Word format.

How to Make Your Resume stand out?

Now that we’ve identified why having a stellar resume is essential, let’s examine ways in which you can enhance your CV:

1. Create a Resume that is tailored to the Position

Hiring Managers get a ton of documents; tailor yours precisely to what they’re looking for, so they don’t waste time figuring the best way to fit their company culture etc.

2. Highlight Your Highlight Your

Do not just record your duties; highlight your achievements instead of your responsibilities when you can. Use statistics and figures to demonstrate your accomplishments in previous positions.

3. Choose a Professional Design

Though choosing the most professional design might sound like a no-brainer people, more often than not submit resumes in different templates or colors made using Microsoft Word – this makes it unprofessional

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