What makes a Great Resume?

M.Walker

5 Star Service

Foot in the Door have vast experience writing resumes across various industries and backgrounds. We’ve honed our craft through over 20 years of work and numerous interactions with clients, recruiters and hiring personnel.

A well-written resume goes beyond simply listing qualifications. Our process involves uncovering a client’s best attributes and presenting them strategically, often unearthing valuable details the client overlooked. You know your Worth – We Showcase your Value!

So what makes a great resume?

It looks like something you might actually want to read. Have you ever been faced with a document which has wall to wall text and no relief in sight. There’s about zero chance even if you do read it, that you will be absorbing the content.

Highlight Relevant Skills

• It cannot be underestimated how valuable it is to match job requirements with your key skills.
• Make your recent position the most comprehensive, the professional experience is the bulk of every resume, and details from your most recent (or current) position should account for the majority of this section.

Showcase Your Strengths

• Your resume allows you to effectively market yourself to employers.
• By tailoring it to each specific job you apply for, you can emphasise the qualifications and experiences that are most relevant to the position.
• This lets the employer see why you’re a perfect fit for the role.

Demonstrate, Don’t Advise

• Replace generic skills with specific examples from your experience.
• Demonstrate your ability to use your initiative with examples such as streamlining a process or improving efficiency.

Organise Your Skills

• List your most proficient skills first.
• Weave these skills into your experience descriptions to showcase their practical application.

Formatting For Readability

• Use white space
• Bullet points for employment duties and right-align dates for easy following.

Quantify Your Impact

• Use numbers to demonstrate the results of your work.
  • Did you increase sales by 25% over the first year?
  • Generate $5,000 in revenue?
• Quantify your achievements whenever possible.
  • Remember your achievements are most likely to be discussed when you get to that all important interview.
  • What better way to highlight your best work?

Leadership and Activities

• If you are new to the workforce or simply someone that volunteers your time for the benefit of the community, include:
  • Volunteer work
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Leadership roles to showcase your propensity to go that extra mile.
• In many cases, your resume is the first impression you make on a potential employer.
• Hiring managers typically look at resumes for a short time  –  sometimes just seconds – before deciding who to interview.

We understand how to present information in a way that resonates with recruiters and hiring managers, and tailor a well-written resume that highlights your relevant skills and accomplishments to catch their eye and get you selected for an interview.