You probably get a lot of conflicting advice from different recruiters; it's frustrating I get it.

How do you know which recruiters are good? They all say different things…

My best advice is to ask yourself, does your resume read easily?

Look at the document, is it easy on the eye?

Here are my tips to make sure your resume is read;

• Only apply to suitable jobs and tailor your resume to each opportunity.

• Always tailor a cover letter if you choose to use one. We prefer no cover letter than a generic one. Nothing screams "serial applicant" more than an out of context cover letter. Don’t do it.

• Keep your resume to a maximum of four pages, again tailor it so the relevant experience is obvious.

• Don't use more than one font and keep your resume standardised. Using too many fonts, sizes and colours can detract from the content. Black is best.

• The same goes for columns, boxes and tables. It's easier to read a document from left to right than to look at disparate information in random boxes. Plus, depending on which ATS (Applicant Tracking System) the recruiter is using sometimes tables can be thrown out, leaving your resume looking like spaghetti. Mumma Mia!

• Always put your phone number at the top. You want them to call you right?

Reach out if you would like feedback and more tips on how to make your resume more effective.

And it won’t cost you anything either.

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