Resumè Tips
We read thousands of resumes a year so it’s in your best interests to think about how you put your resumè together. Here are some critical points to good resumè writing:
What is the purpose of my resumè?
To get an interview.
Who will be reading my resumè?
Recruitment consultants and employers (so try to imagine what information you would be interested in if you were recruiting for the job.
How long should my resumè be?
2 – 4 pages.
What should I include?
- Contact details: name, address, phone number, mobile number, email address.
- Employment history (months and years)
- Responsibilities or duties in each job
- Education and relevant training
- Hobbies
What should I not include in my resumè?
- Health, religion, marital status, number of children
- Terms that are particular to your workplace and nobody else understands
- Acronyms (unless you tell us what the letters stand for)
What should I be careful of?
- Ensure there are no grammar or spelling mistakes. This can give the impression that getting this job is not that important to you. People take more care with things that are important to them.
- Tell the truth – when someone has lied once, we question their integrity.
How should I format the resumè?
- A4 white paper using size 12 of an easy to read font.
- Use bullet points and not large paragraphs of writing.
- Your aim is to provide the relevant information in as easy to read format as possible, while still looking professional!
