Rsum Writing – Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Creating a rsum or CV is central to the search for a job, but is something most of us hate doing. Unfortunately, very few people are adept at presenting themselves in the best possible light and this can mean their application is rejected at the first hurdle.
One of the biggest mistakes most people make is sending out the same rsum for every application. Its a big temptation youve spent hours getting the details and layout just right, or perhaps youve paid a considerable amount of money to have someone write it professionally. The trouble is, each rsum needs to be tailored to the job in question, and its vital that you do this if you want to stand out from the crowd.
What does tailoring a rsum mean? It simply means writing it specifically for the post you are targeting. To do this you must recognise the keywords the employer will be looking for and relate them to your own experience. Keywords will be found in the job description and person specification, or in the job advertisement and on the company website. They describe the skills, qualifications and experience needed for the post. Keywords...