Over the years I have had clients who approach me with misconceptions about writing resumes, cover letters and other written information they have sent for their next career change. As the world of work constantly changes with technology, there are still some areas of curriculum writing, publications and etiquette that are still true and probably will be indefinitely.
I was told that my resume can only be one page
Remember that the resume is your “Ad” for the employer. Think … when you read a newspaper or online ads, are they long or short ads? “You want to catch them fast!” I am not saying or accept that all resumes should be one page, but your summary should be convincing enough to attract the reviewer to contact you and invite you to a telephone screen or interview.
If you are working at a job fair, a one page resume is enough. Once you speak with the representatives at the job fair, leave the impression with the hope of the next step. You can prepare an in-depth curriculum for the hiring manager or the next page 2 page curriculum with outstanding skills, titles and keywords.
However, there are certain types of resumes that will have between four and five pages due to the content they contain at the request of the employer. One type that comes to mind is the federal government’s curriculum vitae. They have an online format to complete a resume, but they also allow you to upload a resume. For more information on what is required, visit USAJOBS.
Having bad credit will prevent me from most good jobs
Be careful here … I have heard that this is true for many jobs, but NOT always. However, even so … you should still be aware that you support your credit. Now, while looking for a job, your credit rating is probably the last thing you think about while looking for a new job. You may be reviewing your resume and cover letter a second or third time, or if you are working with professional trainers, friends or family to review it. At the time of writing this article, we are done with the financial crisis, but it has become practical for companies to consider that it is a standard operating procedure for many companies to do a credit check, along with verifying their work and education references, or even do a drug test or check if you have a criminal record. This is especially common with large Fortune 500 companies, financial companies (banks, security companies, federal government (USA), Etc.)
I repeat, I recommend that you monitor your credit to see where you are. A general rule is to keep your score at 720 or more so that you are considered to have good credit. Credit Karma is a site that allows you to review your report and score at any time. Use this site not only while looking for work, but to keep your status secret with creditors and possible identity theft problems. Check this article on CreditCards.com for more information.
Recruiters or hiring managers will call me; I don’t need follow up
Actually … monitoring is part of the process to apply for a job. Employers generally list an opening and closing date for jobs. It is appropriate to follow up one or two weeks after the closing date of the job announcement. If the job announcement says “NO CALLS ARE ACCEPTED” or “FAXES ARE NOT ACCEPTED”, follow the instructions, they will contact you if you meet the requirements that they are looking for.
I have to list my salary requirements on my resume
No, you do not need to list the salary requirements on the resume, but if requested, be honest. I train my clients to provide a range when the employer asks me to. Or, if my clients have already investigated the position of choice and I will guide them to address it in a short narrative format that will influence when negotiating the salary at the interview table.
I will add & # 39; References available upon request, & # 39; hobbies, my age and marital status to my curriculum
No. It is understood that you have references. When you are asked to provide them, determine how many are necessary and choose which references will best represent you for this particular position. Contact your references to wait for a call or email from this company, and discuss the work with them so they can represent you in the best possible way. Please, please, do not add your age, hobbies and marital status to your resume. This is not necessary and can be considered discrimination.
Cover letters are a waste of time and recruiters or hiring managers do not read them.
This is not entirely true. The cover letters are used as an introduction and must accompany your resume, either sent by email, posted on a job site, sent by mail or personally delivered to an employer. Don’t think that recruiters or hiring managers don’t read them, because they DO! When writing your cover letter, make it a powerful introduction that makes you want more. A solid fact and a figure that supports your credentials in the cover letter can support your case to get an interview, which is one step closer to getting that job. There are a couple of exceptions where cover letters may not be necessary or necessary. They are at job fairs or when they introduce you to someone in person. But in general, make sure all your career documents are highlighted and displayed.
I can only publish my resume on an important job board and wait for the interviews to arrive
BE CAREFUL with this! I have never heard of jobs that are only presented to a candidate unless he has a rare skill or a job so difficult to find in the WORLD. The fact that you publish in a job bank does not mean that you do not have to do the due diligence to follow up with the employer to see what your position is. Follow the instructions that are published on the job board and the announcement published but FOLLOW-UP.
I requested the perfect position that was written just for me: the phone should be “ringing”
You would not believe how many times I have heard this or experienced it myself. But anyway, there are others who say the same. Not long ago, there was a position of Program Manager that the client knew was perfectly written for him. He adapted the curriculum vitae for the position, presented the appropriate documentation waiting for a call and did not hear a word. Why? Many recruiters are probably receiving a large number of resumes and do not have time to call everyone. This is true for small and large companies. In small businesses, many recruiters perform functions as human resources professionals and administrative functions and do not have time to call. And for large companies, it could be a large volume of resumes that your phone is not “ringing.”
I always use a photo with my resume
No, break the habit please. I have seen and heard recruiters and hiring managers discard resumes because of this. In many countries it is illegal to discriminate in hiring based on the race or gender of an applicant, so many employers would prefer not to include their image, as it can lead to accusations of irregularities. The only example of this is if you are applying for a performing arts position (dancer, actor, model, etc.), then it will be appropriate to include an image.
I want my & # 39; formatted curriculum vitae & # 39; for employers to see on the Internet … so I’ll put it in their text blocks, anyway.
You must follow the rules they have set for your online application program. No, it is not necessarily a trick or scheme of the employer. I have seen where the applicants neglected their address and did not get a telephone interview or were invited to the interview because the company could not read or understand the information that had been sent to them. Applying for a job requires work, so take the time to complete the charts and complete the information they require. Many times they will have a place for you to load your & # 39; formatted curriculum vitae & # 39; in your system
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