Link Roundup All About Resumes - Walrath Recruiting, Inc.

Link Roundup All About Resumes - Walrath Recruiting, Inc. Your resume is your first impression before meeting a hiring manager or recruiter face to face. Make it stand out and count! This means no errors, accuracy, and an easy to read template. If you need some help with that, we’ve got you covered! Check out the links below for tips on building your resume and more. Is a Two-Page Resume Ever OK? There is a lot of controversy over whether a multiple page resume is appropriate. Hiring managers and recruiters typically spend mere seconds scanning resumes for keywords and information, so adding multiple pages can seem like a waste. But what if you have years of experience to show? Check out this insightful article from the Muse to find out if you should be adding a second page to your resume! 13 Irresistible Resume Templates to Download Now Your resume is your first impression before meeting a hiring manager face to face! Don’t you want to make your resume stand out? Check out this list of easy to use resume templates for you to try. Glassdoor even breaks each one down, letting you know why these formats work so well! You’ll definitely want to consider them the next time you revamp your resume. This holds especially true for those in creative industries. Are You Treating Social Media Like Your Resume? According to this Forbes article, 92% of recruiters use social media when making hiring decisions! That means if you’re on the job hunt and applying to jobs, chances are your social media is your “new resume”! You can use this knowledge to your advantage though! Check out this list of 5 tips on how to use social media to help you land the job you’re looking for. What to Put (And What Not to Put) on Your Resume After years of experience, should you start leaving off the less relevant information? Do you have a gap in your employment and if so, should you explain the reasoning? It can be tough to figure out exactly what and what not to put on your resume depending on what point in your career you are in. Luckily, Fast Company is here to help! Read this article to find out what to add and leave off when writing your resume. How to Make Sure Reference Checks Are Worth the Effort According to a survey, 85% of applicants have embellished their resume in some way. So, reference checks are a helpful way to verify employment and duties. It’s important that you provide references that can really say something about your work ethic and worked closely with you. It’s always important to ask them first! Find out more about why reference checks are worth the effort and why hiring managers should always be checking them. Your resume is one of the most important elements of the job application process. Make your resume stand out with these tips in this week’s link roundup! And don’t forget to freshen up your social media and seek a great list of references.