Job Search in Kent: What to Look for in a Resume

Job Search in Kent: What to Look for in a Resume

 While our recruiting professionals at Express Employment Professionals Kent have plenty of experience reviewing and analyzing resumes, many small business owners in Kent, WA are new to this task and don't know where to start. If you have resumes from individuals on a job search piling up on your desk, we have a few tips that can help narrow down the best candidates for your company based on their resumes. Read on to learn more about our suggestions for what to look for in a resume.

Qualities to Look for During Your Company's Job Search

Keep an eye out for the following to help you determine which resumes are worth following up on during the recruitment process:

• Less fluff, more facts. No matter what types of positions you're aiming to fill, you're likely to want to hire individuals who know how to present information in a concise manner. If you've come across a resume that feels chock-full of statements that aren't backed up by facts, it's best to move on to the next.
• Experience outside your industry. You may feel that you should skip over any sections regarding experience and education outside your business's industry. However, these sections often contain important nuggets that can easily translate to experience and skills that are relevant to your open job description.
• Red flags. A lack of longevity in several positions and the absence of references could indicate that the candidate is not a good long-term choice for your company. And while typos and grammatical errors happen to everyone now and again, you shouldn't feel bad about tossing the resume if it's filled with misspellings and inconsistent verb tenses.
• Readability. Do you feel like the resume is something you're having to decode on your own, or does it have the flow of a story? Those who are dedicated to the job search will take the time to ensure their resumes are easy to read and understand. If you can tell that the person hasn't spent the time needed to craft a presentable resume, then it's unlikely they'll have the patience and commitment to give 100% as your employee.
  
  

If your business could use assistance with the job search, give Express Employment Professionals Kent a call today (253) 850-1344 to hear more about the services our recruitment agency offers to companies in the Kent area. You can also text "JOBS" to (253) 850-1344 to see our complete list of current openings. We look forward to hearing from you!