Revamp Your Resume!

A recruiter spends an average of 10 to 30 seconds on a resume. If you still use the awful Comic Sans font, it's almost certain to end up in the trash. However, a few tips can transform your sterile resume... into a job!

1- Show your achievements
Avoid clichés:
The recruiter already knows the targeted skills, so focus on what sets you apart. "There's no false modesty in a resume. You don't write lies, but you go to the maximum of your potential," says Guy Samson, senior director consultant at ConseilPro.

A flexible document:
Ideally, you should have a solid base that you adapt for the targeted position. A project of minor importance in your eyes may be of paramount importance to the employer you are targeting, depending on the profile sought, so put it first!

Social networks:
When you add links to your Twitter and LinkedIn profiles, make sure you have a neat online presentation.

Online portfolio:
If you work in an artistic field, some sites allow you to host it for free or at low cost, such as krop.com and about.me.

Keywords:
The recruiter will focus on certain keywords that are important to them. Make sure to include strong words, such as "leadership" or "vision", especially in the cover letter.

2- Things to avoid
A multi-page resume:
Even if you have a long career, note the essentials on two pages, three at the most. Avoid technical details that obscure the essentials.

Writing too small:
The employer must be able to grasp your main achievements and studies at a glance, and not have to examine each paragraph with a magnifying glass.

Skills-based resume:
"This annoys some employers, because they think there's something fishy going on, something to hide. You must indicate the jobs and years, even if you describe your skills," comments Guy Samson.

Grammatical errors:
To be avoided, no matter your field of work!

A very long cover letter:
A few simple paragraphs explaining what cannot be deciphered in your resume, such as your motivations and objectives, are your best weapon.

3- How to get noticed
Add visuals:
A nice presentation is not just for aesthetics, but to stand out. "In management, marketing or sales, usually 99% of the reasons for hiring are in the content. The visuals shouldn't take up too much space, but the resume should be well-presented," explains Guy Samson.
Without being mandatory, a small table showing the increase in your sales over the last few years is more dynamic than a simple sequence of numbers! The Piktochart site is extremely useful in terms of graphic design.

An interactive resume:
Why not refer to your animated website, especially if you have a lot of visual material to show? That said, the essential information must be visible at a glance to pass the pre-selection stage.

A virtual resume:
A one-minute presentation video has more impact than a letter, provided it is professionally made. Not all employers are keen on them, but it can be useful for a position where communication is key.

Audrey Neveu.

Workopolis.com

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