Wednesday, January 27, 2016
3 Times You Need to Simplify Your Resume for Hiring Managers
The Muse: Even if your field isn’t really associated with any jargon, you tend to develop a certain way of explaining things when you’ve been working in an industry long enough. It actually doesn’t even take that long. Maybe you’re only a few months into a new job and your significant other is already looking at you like you’re an alien when you talk about work. Don’t worry—it’s natural.
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Huh, I have never heard of simplifying a resume down based on who you think will be looking at it, but I can agree that you should try to avoid dressing something up in order to make it seem more complicated. I feel like the people that look at resumes have heard all the fancy adjectives and syntax that comes with writing a cover letter or a resume and I bet they can see right through it. And also the resume is just the facts. I feel like the interview is where you do your dressing up, or enhance your vocabulary, because then you can actually explain yourself. Big words on a piece of paper kind of seems pretentious. But then I guess on that note so does big words in an interview? I suppose I’m just not exactly sure where the line is, in between acting professional, and acting like something you’re not. Perhaps the goal is to just be professional, then you don’t have to act at all. Just like this Article says, be natural.
I love these how to, advice article types.
I find any sort of opinion helpful because through all of these articles I am forming more of my own opinion and style.
Recently we finished a summer work module in PTM. This article mimics a lot of what was talked about. I think the most important topic discussed in this article was point number 3.
Not fluffing or over complicating what you've done is imperative. More often than not, you will probably be stressed about making it seem more significant. Don't distract yourself from your main goal, obtaining the job.
I enjoy the idea of simplicity as a whole. Simple resumes, cover letters, and formats are pleasant to look at. Simple, but not too simple, is elegant and makes a huge statement. I believe it speaks to confidence and maturity. You don't need to distract your possible future employer with BS. Show off what's important.
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