Résumés in 2012: What's old, what's new? Anatomy of a memorable résumé. Simple guidelines for writing a stellar résumé. 20 unusual résumé tactics to avoid. By Autumn McReynolds Are you a polite, non-smoker with three pets whose interests include barbequing, picnics and long walks on the beach? If you’ve ever considered including these personal details on a résumé or the fact that your special skills include making organic soups and calling the weekly Bingo game at your local VFW, then you might need to rethink your job search. In a competitive job market, creating a clear and concise résumé is extremely important if you want to land that first interview.
Many job postings elicit hundreds of applications for a single opening, so even making it to the first step of the interview process can be a significant feat. Unfortunately, in the midst of searching for the perfect opening, creating a customized cover letter, updating their résumé and filling out an application, some job seekers lose sight of the task at hand and forget that clarity and simplicity are key when trying to catch a recruiter or hiring manager’s eye. Résumés in 2012: What's old, what's new?
10 Buzzwords to Avoid on Your Resume | Power Your Future. Provided by by Lindsay Olson Creative. Effective. Motivated. While you may think that you're using words on your resume that will appeal to hiring managers, some words can actually turn them off. On Tuesday, LinkedIn released the top 10 words that job seekers overuse in resumes and job applications. Here's the list: -- Creative -- Organizational -- Effective -- Extensive experience -- Track record -- Motivated -- Innovative -- Problem solving -- Communication skills -- Dynamic If you're wondering how LinkedIn came up with this list, its data scientists examined millions of profiles to find out which words professionals used the most in 2011.
What's interesting is that the buzzwords vary, depending on the country. If I'm Not Creative ... I hope seeing this list doesn't kill your holiday buzz. [See 8 Reasons to Continue Your Holiday Job Search.] LinkedIn recommends adding skills to your profile, which can serve to show hiring managers firsthand where your strengths lie. What About My Resume?