ON THE FOURTH DAY OF RESUMES,
NAU Career told me:
MAKE YOUR MARGINS EVEN,
THREE TO FIVE KEY QUALIFICATIONS,
ONE TO TWO FORMATTED PAGES,
AND HAVE A SOLIDLY CRAFTED RESUME!
NAU Career presents…12 Days of Resumes!
Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle this holiday season while trying to build your resume! Turn on the fireplace, grab yourself a cup of hot cocoa, and read through our TWELVE DAYS OF RESUMES jingle to show every employer why you’re the best elf for the job!
We will be releasing a series of blog posts and videos leading up to December 25th with important information, so don’t miss out!
Check us out on all our social media channels (@naucareer) for more information and to see the NAU Career staff offer you the gift of their lovely voices this year to celebrate!
Day 4: Do looks really matter?
No one also wants to look at a resume with unaligned margins, just like how no one wants to buy a Christmas sweater with diagonal stitching.
Employers go through tons of resumes when hiring for a position, so the easier yours is to read, the more likely you are to stay in the running.
No matter how you choose to format your resume, make sure it is consistent, and all similar sections are aligned!
Even more formatting tips
- On average, employers spend less than a minute reviewing each resume. Make your minute count!
- Clean formatting will make essential information easy to find and scan.
- First impressions are made instantly. This is why it’s so important to format your resume carefully, to give it a professional appearance.
- Ask for feedback from multiple people on your resume to see if you get any ideas for improvement from their preferences.
Remember, no two people will perceive a resume exactly the same way.
No matter how much time you invest in perfecting your resume, there’s a level of subjectivity that can’t be avoided, so make your resume authentically and professionally you!
For more information or to see some examples, be sure to visit our website or schedule an appointment via Handshake! Happy holidays!
– NAU Career Development!