Applying for a job is very stressful. You’re one of hundreds or maybe even thousands trying to prove your worth for that one opportunity. So how can you make it less stressful? Be prepared. When you’re prepared, you’re more confident. The first impression is often formed from the resume, but how your resume is viewed by employers has changed over the years. In many cases, your resume may not even be seen by human eyes until it has passed through software, and software isn’t looking to be impressed — it is looking for keywords. This means having a 10/10 resume is vital!
Following a particular resume format is not as critical as highlighting your skills and knowledge as it relates to the job you are applying for. Job seekers should be ready to re-format and change the verbiage on their resume based on the particular needs of the employer. For example, if you have direct experience but it was a few jobs back, you will want to move that job to the top of the resume so it will get noticed. You can do that by creating a Related Experience category.
If you still don’t know where to start, here are three most common styles of resumes and what they highlight!