5 Ways to Make Your Resume Stand Out In 60 Seconds

Summary;

“Learn five essential strategies to grab employers’ attention and make your resume stand out in just 60 seconds, as discussed in this Inc.com article. Explore real-life examples, including the cautionary tale of a Millennial’s career setback due to social media missteps. Gain insights from a CareerBuilder survey revealing common resume falsehoods and their impact on job prospects. Navigate the fine line between showcasing personality and professionalism in your resume to avoid potential pitfalls highlighted in the article.”

A company recently brought me in to coach a Millennial who was quickly on track to be the next C-suite executive. This person’s rise to the top was interrupted by a posted photo on Instagram, obviously intoxicated on a beach and partying like a madman.

While you may be thinking, “What an obvious act of stupidity”, what is and isn’t appropriate to present to an employer (or potential employer), for many people, is not as obvious as you would think. Thanks to a new survey by CareerBuilder, 75 percent of HR managers have found a lie on a resume. The reasons for these falsehoods likely come down to the perceived need to grab a resume reader’s attention. The tell-all, spin-it-the-way-you-see-it nature of social media has contributed to a rash of behaviors on resume writing that are leaving many would-be employed out in the cold. Some of the biggest gaffes noted in the survey included a very common list that can be read at the link below.
This article originally appeared on Inc.com.