Your resume will get no more than a 10-second cursory overview to decide if it’s worth digging into. Can someone skim your complete resume in 10 seconds?

If your resume is over three pages long, odds are it’ll be tossed...and your chances for an interview were tossed out along with it.

Now, this doesn’t mean that you have to list one bullet per position so that it fits neatly on one page either! I’m happy to report that the rule of the one-page resume has lived its life, but excessively long resumes are still a no-no.

As I made my way around my little town this weekend during this “False Spring”, it was invigorating to see everyone outside cleaning up flower beds, airing out rugs and houses, cleaning windows, and all manner of other Spring Cleaning activities! This month we’re working to bring that energy into our professional world, and a quick sprucing up of your resume is a great way to do so!

January is full of goals, resolutions, clearing out, planning…but no one ever thinks to do this one simple task that will repay you tenfold down the road!

UPDATE YOUR RESUME!!

Investors are usually attracted towards companies that have great potential, not only in the present but also in the future. That means business organizations are always on the lookout for talented and skilled employees who can contribute greatly to their goals. When it comes to hiring, the Human Resource Department is keen on how you value yourself in terms of potential to be a part of their organization. There are many jobs available, but the competition is still fierce; you need to stand out.

There’s been a little research on how recruiters view resumes that shows that you get about 6 seconds before you’re tossed into the yes, no, or maybe pile.

Written by Stephanie Swilley. Also posted on LinkedIn. 

During my days as an agency recruiter, I had more than one client decide that all resumes had to list month as well as year in the employment dates...and any break in employment over 6 months had to be explained on the resume. This happened to coincide directly with the recession and skyrocketing unemployment rates, leading to some interesting discussions.

In today's day, it is unfortunately the norm for a candidate to apply to an opening and never hear back. When you never hear why you are no longer being considered, it can be quite difficult to address the problems to improve your chances in the future. Take a look at these common reasons that resumes are rejected...how many apply to your resume? Do you know? 

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