Resume Tips from Express in Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, WA - October 04, 2021
As our world is constantly changing, so is the job market in your area. Whether you are coming from a long-term job and haven't dusted off your resume in quite some time, or if you keep applying and aren't getting any call-backs for interviews, then now is the time to make some updates so you can find the perfect job for you. Express Employment Professionals, a provider of
temp jobs
in Vancouver, WA, is here to give you three tips on making your resume work for you instead of against you.
- Tip #1: Avoid Common Mistakes
You've read over your resume, and it looks fine to you. So now it's ready to send because you used spell check, right? Wrong! We have all made the mistake of trusting spell check to catch every error in a document and pressing "send" only to realize that it has a glaringly obvious grammatical error. Grammarly, a free cloud-based writing assistant, is a great tool to add as an extension to your browser to help you catch those hard-to-find errors. With resumes, it's also a good rule of thumb to have a second pair of eyes (colleague, friend, etc.) look at it before adding it to your application.
- Tip #2: Include Relevant Information Only
While it is important to show your work history, you don't have to list every job you've ever had in your life. For instance, you wouldn't need to include that job you had working in a grocery store when you were a teenager when applying for
administrative positions
today. Also, try to keep your resume to a one-page maximum by including only the job duties that complement the responsibilities listed on a particular job posting.
No matter how passionate you are about landing an interview with a company, you should never lie on a resume to make yourself look more qualified for a position. With a phone call or quick online search, employers can find out that you fibbed on your application, and it could tarnish your reputation in the industry. Be honest and trust that your resume can speak for itself, without any embellishments.
If you enjoyed these resume tips, contact Express in Vancouver!
Express Employment Professionals of Vancouver, WA
2612 Northeast 114th Avenue, Suite 2
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 883-3600
https://www.expresspros.com/vancouverwa/