Searching for a job is a long-form process and sometimes it is more challenging, due to the dynamic nature of the industry trends. Whether you are a fresher searching for your first job, trying to make a transition from your existing career, or you are trying to shift from your current organization, it takes more effort and time to create a unique Resume and Cover Letter and to succeed in your job search.
An eye-catching CV, a unique cover letter, and the right strategy for your job search are what help you land your dream job quickly. It might be frustrating to get you shortlisted at first, but when you start understanding the process of a job search, your resume will start shortlisting in every organization you apply for.
Here is the list of secrets we are going to reveal to get you a job quickly. Don’t leave sight of this blog. Let’s start without any delay.
The hardest truth you don’t know!
What is the first thing you do, when you start your job search?
You compile all your interests and skills on a document and start sharing your application with all the recruiters around the globe. Well, most of the time this does not work the way you think.
Here is the reason why? In today’s world of job search scenarios, recruiters will not have even a few seconds to completely view your profile with much patience to judge your skill. Instead, they have an automation system to shortlist applicants’ resumes to start the recruitment process. The truth is, 75% of the resumes get rejected before reaching the hiring manager.
Or else the recruiter who looks at your CV loses interest on firsthand due to a lack of relevant skills or uniqueness that keeps you standing out from other applicants. Before handing out your resume to the recruiter, make sure your resume highlights the professional self of your skills and ATS compatible to reach the hiring managers.
Tips to make your resume stand unique
Those were the old days when you created your resume in a Word document with a declaration and your signature at last to showcase your genuineness. As there are thousands of resume builders and design tools available online, a professional CV is what you should use to showcase your skills and other details very crisply and colorfully.
Here are some tips to make your CV more distinctive:
Add color scheme:
Adding more color to your CV will catch the eye of the hiring manager and attract more attention. Use blocked colors for your CV background and for certain sections to highlight your relevant skills.
We recommend freshers use more creative and bold color schemes to highlight their skills in a more effective way. Avoid using traditional colors like black and gray, which might not showcase your resume more uniquely. A textured cream tone over the CV gives you a more professional view. Make sure the color scheme you choose gives more clarity to your resume. Don’t add multiple colors to your resume that do not match each other.
Keep a portfolio link in your resume:
Having years of experience and exhibiting all of your work records and skills in your resume all at once makes your CV less targeted and reduces interest in reading your profile. Always keep your CV details to less than two pages.
Always create a website and maintain records to demonstrate more about your abilities, initiatives, and other experiences. If you are a graphic designer, a photographer, or a digital marketer, you should maintain all of your work records on a website. It enables you to add a portfolio link to your resume, distinguishing you from other applicants.
For professionals such as data analysts, programmers, teachers, and other candidates, maintaining a record of your previous projects on your personal website demonstrates your interest in better organizing your skills.
Experiment with multiple layouts for your resume:
Organize your CV more effectively and proficiently in accordance with the recruiter’s needs. There are more resume-builder tools and AI available on the market that will reduce your time spent building a unique CV. Utilize these free resources to construct a resume that is effective enough to help you enter the recruitment process. These CV builder tools will allow you to create a more appealing resume and organize your details in a more precise manner using columns, tables, page orientation, section breaks, and many other features.
Experiment with multiple layouts that resonate with the expectations of the recruiter every time.
Use creative fonts that are simple and readable:
Your resume’s font style conveys your personality and enthusiasm for the position you are applying for. When you have the opportunity to present your CV to a company’s superiors, it is recommended that you should use “Times New Roman” and “Helvetica”. Ensure that your CV font design is consistent throughout the entire document.
You may use one or two font designs to differentiate the resume’s titles, headers, and body.
Include your professional image:
Including a photo in your resume helps recruiters to remember your face and highlights your personality. Hiring managers receive thousands of applications most of the time, where a resume with your image helps you to stand unique.
Always place your professional image in the top header of your resume near your name.
Here are the dos and don’ts while adding your image to your resume:
- When photographing yourself for your resume, you should always wear business attire.
- Do not submit blurry images.
- If you are not skilled at photography, it is best to hire a professional to capture the ideal image for your resume.
- Avoid including selfies on your resume.
- Maintain a plain and basic background. Avoid excessive cosmetics, jewelry, and hairstyles.
- Always include photographs with high resolution on your resume.
Add every skill in your resume:
Creating a resume is where you can exhibit your creative abilities to attract the attention of employers. If you are proficient with Microsoft Office and presentation skills, include graphs, diagrams, etc. in your resume.
Including every skill on your resume increases your value to the organization and your chances of being recruited.
Now you might have a clear understanding of how to create a resume that will attract the attention of recruiters.
Let’s discuss how to write a compelling cover letter for a job application that highlights each and every skill.
A cover letter is a major tool for showcasing your personal and professional information. Consider the following information while creating a cover letter.
- The header of any cover letter should contain basic information about you.
- Use the same header content and style all over the cover letter. Always include the recruiter’s address at the opening of the cover letter.
- The opening of the cover letter should be attractive enough to greet the recruiters and start introducing you.
- The introduction of the cover letter should define why you want the job at the respective organization.
- Focus more on your job history, qualifications, and skills to grab the attention of the employer.
- Show that you understand the company’s business and values.
- The last paragraph should always end with a call to action, indicating that you are expressing your gratitude for taking the position from the organization.
- Close the letter with appropriate thanking phrases like “sincerely,” thanks, “best regards, etc.
Key Takeaways:
Craft a flawless resume and cover letter and be aware of the recruitment process to impress recruiters.
Do you know that online networking accounts for 60% of job findings? Seventy-five percent of resumes are rejected before reaching the recruiting manager. Considering the information shown so far reduces the likelihood of resume rejection. Regardless of how you construct a flawless resume and cover letter, you must develop a perfect strategy to get recruited by a reputable organization. Wishing you the best of luck in your job search!
