A resume is a powerful tool for every job seeker. It acts as a bridge to connect you and your prospective employer. It shares what you have done in the past, what you are currently doing, and why you make a good candidate for a position. There are candidates that underestimate the power and purpose of their resumes because it is just a piece of paper, isn’t it?
Remember, a concise and impressive resume is oftentimes what stands in between you and your ideal job.
Did you know that it takes an employer an average of 6 seconds to look at your resume?
Yes, you read it right. Six seconds. That means that if you are not "wowing" them from the moment they pick up your resume, your resume is getting tossed and joining a pile of papers where the majority of job seekers land - the ‘NO’ pile.
It is good to know exactly what an employer looks for in a resume when you are tailoring yours. Here are the TOP 4 THINGS employers look for in a resume: