Tired of sending your resume everywhere and not getting a response? Here are some common mistakes people make while making their resumes.
Tired
of sending your resume everywhere and not getting a response? Well, here are
some common mistakes people make while making their resumes.
The
email address is a very important component of your resume because that is how
you stay in contact with the employers. Hotmail or AOL are outdated, update
your address to Gmail. It is important for you to use a widely used email
address, as it shows you are well aware of the latest trends, the Express
Tribune reports.
Linkedin
Profile should be updated and the profile picture should not be very casual, or
too formal. It should be an appropriately sized head shot while looking
straight into the camera so that your whole face shows.
It
is important to have a single social media account and manage it, rather than
having multiple accounts and not being active, especially, if you are applying
for positions involving digital mediums.
While
recruiting, recruiters might go through your Facebook accounts and having a
shirtless photo in your public-facing profile may question your maturity.
Do
not apply for multiple positions within the same company. You can always seek
assistance from the human resource department about the position that suits you
interest and skills.
The
format of your resume is one of the most important, as many people make the
mistake of sending it in the Word doc format. Sending your resume in PDF gives
out a professional impression and ensures that employers see your resume as you
want them to.
Source | Financial Express | 9 September 2015
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