When a company is looking to hire an individual to fill a position, they are looking for the best possible candidate, who on paper appear to be self-sufficient and reliable. Employers are seeking loyal employees that will learn their trade, and help them capitalize on the business. The employer’s intent is always to add someone of value, and a proven employment track record to support the reason they are interested in the candidate.
Twenty years ago, most of the initial hiring process took place with a person to person interaction. Candidates were considered hirable by their appearance, and even references from other employees. Today, nearly the entire hiring process is completed via the internet, and applicant doesn’t get to put on their finest attire to impress the employer until you are requested for an interview. Employers can sit in the comfort of their own home, and scan through resumes using sites that will identify certain wording, and narrow their choices of candidates. In most cases, the applicants have resumes that are outdated, or they are using words on their resumes in which the sites would deem too common, and therefore the resumes will be overlooked. Getting hired for a position requires the applicant to be fully prepared from the beginning of the hiring process, right up until they actually receive the Offer Letter from the company. In order to be considered for the position, you first have to present a resume worth reviewing.
There is a formula to resume writing, and although someone may be articulate in their speech, it doesn’t always guarantee they are using the distinct verbiage to get recognized in a pool of hundreds of candidates. Your resume should be as detailed as possible without boring the employer. Too many pages, or long drawn out descriptions of your previous employers procedures could cause your resume to disqualify you from the initial round of the hiring process. You are looking to convince the employer of your abilities using your words and previous employment history. Your previous work experience should speak for itself, but just in case it doesn’t, you should proactively look into hiring someone to effectively communicate your capabilities in writing. I provide personalized, resume writing assistance for a fraction of the cost you would pay with my competitors.
