How to structure your resume, taking into account what
kind of information recruiters want to find, and where — and leaving out the fluff they don't want to see.
Not exact matches
The contact
information with phone number and email address
of the candidate is easily reachable, representing a
kind invitation for the
recruiter to get in touch.
Avoid any
kind of way
of putting down
information that can confuse the
recruiters and discourage him to go through the entire resume.
Feel free to add any
kind of information that can attract
recruiters, enhance your profile and show your special knowledge and professionalism.
Recruiters do not want to be distracted by fancy formatting and special fonts; they are seeking the
kind of straightforward,
information - rich entries that tell them quickly whether to invite a candidate in for an interview.
To stand out and generate interviews, your resume needs to grab the attention
of recruiters and hiring managers who flip through resumes quickly, and it needs to spark their interest with the
kind of information that makes them want to know more.
Do not make the mistake
of assuming that the
recruiter would be
kind enough to consider the «missing»
information or details that are not clear enough.
These achievements reflect your skills and abilities and this is the
kind of information that
recruiters are interested in receiving in resumes / applications.
This is the
kind of information that catches the attention
of most
recruiters.