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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Be truthful in your resume. It is very easy to catch false or lies during the interview by asking basic questions.
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Be honest with your years of experience. All information you share will be verified at the time of joining.
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Avoid using too much corporate jargon in your CV. Sometimes keeping things simple will get your job done.
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Name your CV properly while saving it. It is highly likely that the recruiter won't even open your CV if you name it casually.
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Don’t put irrelevant stats in your CV to impress employers. Use numbers and statics to highlight the impact of your work.
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Using appropriate keywords increases your CV’s visibility. Many recruiters just type keywords on job portals to find CVs.
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Working professionals should put their experience first, followed by education details. Recruiters want to know how good you're at your work.
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