What’s Essential to Your Resume?

There are a few requirements for resumes to parse through Applicant Tracking Systems. It should always be created in a Word document or a Google Doc, then exported as a PDF. You should include your contact information, education, and your experiences where you highlight your skills and achievements.

Avoid using graphics or images, these can cause you to be immediately rejected. Also, stick to a simple straightforward format for your resume. A single column with clear titles and impactful content. Within Quinncia, we have some resume style guides that will help you with resume formatting.

Practice Telling Your Story Using Interviews

 

When networking, interviewing, connecting with an employer, or speaking to a mentor, your story is what makes them interested in your accomplishments. If you communicate effectively about your experiences and achievements, they will see how you can be an asset to their organization.

Telling a story is both a science and an art. Each question requires its own approach to properly convey your message. Practicing is crucial for making your complicated experiences understandable and presenting them in an engaging manner.
With Quinn, you can practice as many times as you need to receive feedback and improve your story, increasing your chances of landing your dream job.

 

 

Making the Most of Your Feedback on Quinncia