Today, human resource experts prepare a detailed job analysis to establish particular tasks needed and attributes the right candidate should demonstrate. And so, employers consider a resume as the roadmap to determining a qualified candidate for a specific job. If I were an employer, I would consider a host of elements in a job-seekers resume. First, I will look at concise content to see if the candidates demonstrate their ability to articulate their expertise without putting in many details using industry-specific complicated terminologies. Secondly, I will look if the applicant is qualified for the job by identifying keywords that match the job description. Here, I will skim through the list of skills, experience, and knowledge if they match those required in the job. An indication of career progression is an additional aspect that I will look for in a resume. When reading the resume, the story should tell about the career of the candidate in a way that identifies the reason behind the application to determine if the applicant if fit.
What on the resume would cause you to immediately eliminate this applicant? The presence of easily avoidable mistakes, such as misspelled words and grammar errors, is on top of the things that will make me instantly eliminate an applicant. Equally, I will disqualify an applicant with inconsistent and confusing formatting and terminology. Applicants should organize a resume chronologically based on skills and make follow in a logical and straightforward progression. A mismatch between the position and resume will also lead to disqualification. When I see that the experience of an applicant does not coincide with those required to a position, I will reject the candidate.