5 signs you have a retro resume - Sterling Career Concepts

5 signs you have a retro resume 5 signs you have a retro resume Have you pulled out your outdated resume lately to update it? Read these five points and see if your resume is hiporlittle too retro: Headers and footers The first word up top reads Resumeor you have a Page 1 of 2 footer inserted on page one. State your objective. Objective statements are passé. Nowadays, its preferred to lead with a branding statement in the form of a headline paired witha summary section and list of core competencies or areas of expertise. Highlightwhat you bring to the table, not what youre looking to get. Are you telling me or showing me?Your job descriptionsshould beaccomplishment-based. Balance a discussion of your responsibilities with highlights of your accomplishments to show your value. Dont get too personal. Removepersonal facts (date of birth, gender, marital status, and nationality). That information makes your resume appear outdated as these pointsare nolongerincluded onresumes. The one exception any languages spoken â€" should be included. Bullet crazy. When too many are used, they lose their punch. The page becomes a seaof bullets, and the readers eye is no longer drawn to the bullet. Use bullets in moderation for optimum effectiveness.