ZestyQuokka
ZestyQuokka

Sad state of resumes

Hiring for a couple of roles, and sorry to see the state of resumes. We are living in the best time of Internet, how come they are not being utilised? So many free websites, blogs, videos

Major points that should be followed

  1. Stick to 1-page resume - yes you are very hard working, you love yourself a lot, but still 1 page. If you have to add another page, add projects that support your cause but cannot make/break the deal
  2. No pictures please, if you aren’t applying for modelling acting roles, please don’t
  3. No age, DOB or full address - Apart from unnecessary, they are potential security breaches. Phone number and city are enough
  4. Alignment - Too much white space is just breaking your game; utilise features in Microsoft Docs/Google doc
  5. Pointers - Don't write stories. Many resumes wrote, "I like to talk about.."
15mo ago
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GroovyBoba
GroovyBoba

1 pagers don't work for senior people who have worked for multiple companies and in multiple domains over the years

GigglyRaccoon
GigglyRaccoon

I have worked in 6 companies in total 12 yrs. still follow 1 pager resume

ZestyQuokka
ZestyQuokka

Rule of thumb is to club earlier roles, and bring out the value that the next one wants @Elon_Musk

WobblyBanana
WobblyBanana

Who r u to give thia gyaan?

ZestyQuokka
ZestyQuokka

#LinkedInInfluenza

WobblyBanana
WobblyBanana

Yaha apna gyaan na c***e . Yaha sab gyaani hai

SparklyRaccoon
SparklyRaccoon

I just dont understand why anyone would add their pictures in their resume if applying for the tech roles ffs.

WigglyBagel
WigglyBagel

1 page resume sucks. I don't understand why people are so much into it.

I have never seen a good readable 1 page resume, what's the use of 1 page resume when people just cram everything in it. Use 2 page if it helps with the readability.

SqueakyCupcake
SqueakyCupcake

I guess a 2-page resume would also be fine. If, via referrals, we're applying, then there is not much to talk about in the interview. One pager will do!

But to make a point on non-referrals, it has to have two pages, but no crap like "me hockey ka bhot bada khiladi tha", etc. It should contain data that supports your JD and skillset. And it should be to the point; stick to the basics.

And in my experience, try not to get it reviewed by more than one person, because everyone in this world has their own opinion on resumes as to why this is wrong and how you can improve.

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Hi everyone, is it a good idea to add your photo to your resume? also, is it bad if it’s more than one page? also, does colour, font, etc have to be standard for creative roles as well?

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