Easy to read resumes turn into job interviews

Reprinted courtesy of TheCareerNews.com
JONESBORO, GA — More than 70 percent of job applicants make at least one mistake on their resumes, according to an official from Clayton State University’s Career Services office, who was leading a resume writing seminar.
Bridgette McDonald, an associate director of the department, said applicants commonly make the mistake of not doing a good job when they explain their previous job experiences. She said employers typically spend 5 to 10 seconds reading a resume, so applicants should find ways to quickly and effectively explain themselves to an employer.

“A resume is a portrait of you,” McDonald told the attendees. “It’s also your advertisement. It’s going to say to employers, “this is why you need to hire me and this is what I can do for you.” She told students that resumes, which are simple, accurate, up-to date, clean, and easy to read, are the ones that are most likely to catch the attention of a human resources manager.
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