Episode Summary:
Topic: Essential resume dos and don'ts.
Stephanie and Alex share their extensive experience with reviewing resumes and provide practical tips to improve your resume.
Key Points Discussed:
What Not to Do:
Avoid Blurry Photos: Never take a photo of your resume and send it to an employer. Always send a clear PDF.
No Word Docs with Comments: Avoid sending resumes as Word documents with visible comments. Always convert to a clean PDF.
Check for Spelling Errors: Ensure there are no spelling mistakes. Use tools like spell check, Grammarly, or even AI tools like ChatGPT for proofreading.
Include Contact Information: Always provide your email and phone number. Make it easy for employers to contact you.
What to Do:
Use PDF Format: PDFs are professional and prevent employers from editing your resume.
Relevant Experience Only: Include only relevant work experience. Remove outdated or irrelevant jobs to keep your resume concise.
Proofreading: Have someone proofread your resume to catch errors you might miss.
Personal Anecdotes:
Stephanie shares a story about losing a job opportunity due to a spelling mistake on her resume.
Alex emphasizes the importance of having your contact details on your resume.
These tips are based on real experiences and are aimed at helping you avoid common resume mistakes. For more career advice and job-hunting tips, tune in to the Jobs Report Podcast by Swab. Continue to swipe for success with Swob.
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