Resume Building and LinkedIn Tips

Study Notes

Resumé Tips from Data

Résumés with a linked LinkedIn profile are more likely to receive interview requests.
A basic or poorly designed LinkedIn profile can decrease callback chances.
Strong LinkedIn profiles are essential for entry-level job seekers.
LinkedIn profiles with professional headshots, detailed work history, and meaningful connections succeed more often.
Key Takeaway: Invest time in creating a strong LinkedIn profile.
Applicants incorporate approximately half of the keywords from job descriptions.
Résumés often lack soft skills; only about 28% of necessary soft skills are usually included.
Key Takeaway: Utilize online word clouds with job descriptions to discover relevant keywords and incorporate both hard and soft skills into your résumé.
About 26% of résumés include five or more measurable metrics.
A significant portion (one-third) of résumés lack quantifiable results.
Key Takeaway: Showcase quantifiable results using the XYZ formula (accomplished [X] as measured by [Y] by doing [Z]) to demonstrate achievements.
The ideal résumé length is 475 to 600 words.
Almost 80% of résumés exceed or fall short of this optimal word count.
Key Takeaway: Use a word count tool to maintain the recommended word range.
Résumés containing buzzwords, clichés, or grammatical errors perform poorly.
Over half (51%) of résumés include buzzwords, clichés, or incorrect pronoun usage.
Key Takeaway: Avoid buzzwords, clichés, and grammatical errors.

Description

This quiz provides essential tips for building effective resumés and optimizing LinkedIn profiles to boost your chances of landing interviews. Discover the importance of including measurable metrics and relevant keywords in your application materials. Enhance your understanding of what recruiters look for in job applications!