The internet is full of advice for making your resume better. People hire “experts” (who may or may not really be experts) to write and revise resumes. We fill them with key words so that we’ll get plucked out of obscurity by a computer. And what if all of this is a big waste of time?
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Really good post. As a headhunter, I agonize at least twice as long on the introduction blurb I give to my clients, as I do on my candidate's CV.
The CV gives out the skills, but employers recruit on their perceived ability to work day in and day out with someone. The skills do not tell who you are, only what you can do, and who you are is often more important.
A really good resume would stand out if I was hiring someone to… oh, let's say, write resumes. Fill out my silly online application, follow up with a call if you wish, but for the love of God just be ready when I call.
Resumes aren't dead. But some are on life support that shouldn't be.
They're expected. They're used to weed out people who can't spell or copy edit. And they're a social tool used to determine a candidate's ability to accurately describe what matters/interests the hiring authority.
So, imperfect – but still going.
Nice post!
A really good resume would stand out if I was hiring someone to… oh, let's say, write resumes and hey're used to weed out people who can't spell or copy edit..
Thanks for post.
Resume shouldn't be the only indicator but it speaks about a candidate in his/her absence. The HR people do a background check before hiring..
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