3 Tips to Get Your Resume Read

Writing a resume is easy. Writing a resume that hiring managers want to read requires more effort. Keep in mind the following guidelines, though, and your resume will get read more often!

Keep it short. No one is going to read a 5 page treatise about your influence on the american capitalist system. Put in only what is important, and write it as succinctly as possible. Put the most important stuff first. Many hiring managers make a snap judgment within seconds of picking up a resume, so if yours is more than a page, make sure the most impressive bits are on the first.  

Keep it correct. Occasionally people shorten their resumes to such an extreme that they write in incomplete sentences. Do not give in to the temptation. Use correct grammar and punctuation. Written communication skills are imperative for almost all jobs.  Show your potential employer what a fantastic writer you are and what attention to detail you have.

Keep it relevant. As interesting as your goose juggling hobby is, unless you are applying to the circus or as a Joss Whedon character, it is irrelevant. Some professionals suggest including one or two interesting things about yourself as a way to humanize your resume and help you stand out from other similar applicants, but this should not get priority. Remember, you are taking someone’s time with every sentence. Fluff is not appreciated. Lose it or relegate it to the end of your resume, behind all the things that qualify you for the job.  

When you get stuck or wonder whether something should go here or there, remember that you are sending your resume to another human with another job, limited time, stress and a hectic life. Put yourself in their shoes and write a resume that you would appreciate reading. For more tips on resume writing and about the hiring process in general, check us out. Based on this article we recommend you read:3 Tips For Creating a Quality Resume3 Tips to Shine During a Preliminary Telephone Interview, and The 3 Most Difficult Questions You’ll Face in Any Job Interview.

NEXTAFF is a temporary staffing agency devoted to our clients and candidates throughout the United States. For more interview tips and ideas, contact us. We are always hiring, so if you or someone you know is looking for work, check out our job board below and apply today! We are able to service all your staffing agency needs with local staffing offices in Raleigh-NC, Overland Park-KS, Topeka-KS, Kansas City-MO, Houston-TX, Gulf Coast-MS, Phoenix-AZ, Orlando-FL, Harrisburg-PA and Miami-FL.

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Meet Shane...

Shane’s journey with Nextaff began in 2019, when he established a successful franchise in the Kansas City metro area. His experience as a Nextaff franchise owner provides prospective buyers with a completely transparent view of the Nextaff Franchise Opportunity. Prior to his time at Nextaff, Shane led large sales teams in the Financial Services and Medical Device industries, further developing his expertise in leadership and business management.

Do you play sports?

Basketball! I was fortunate enough to play college basketball all 4 years and in 2013 we won the NCAA DII National Championship.

What do you love most about your current role?

Getting to know prospective franchise buyers. I love hearing about their goals and dreams they want to achieve through entrepreneurship.

What is your favorite color?

Orange! Yes, it is one of Nextaff’s main colors but it was my favorite before coming to Nextaff. In the franchising world, I’m known as “Orange pants guy”.

Meet Cary...

When it comes to operating a staffing firm, Cary has worn every hat.  From recruiting, to sales, to management, to ownership, he has been involved in every aspect of running a successful staffing business.  He has successfully led three separate companies to the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 lists, which puts him in an elite class of staffing entrepreneurship.  Combining that experience with a strong passion for entrepreneurs makes Cary an ideal leader for driving the Nextaff vision. 

Describe yourself in three words.

Loyal, Driven, Creative

Is there a mantra or affirmation you live by?

Do what you said you were going to do.

Do you have a celebrity doppelganger?

Back in the day, it was John Cusak.  “I want my two dollars!”