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The resume you send a company is undoubtedly what seals the deal for them to see if you make the interview round of hiring or not, so it is of imperial importance for you to stand out in the two to five minutes recruiters take to look through your material. Though this will vary according to the jobs you are applying to, various factors lead to an attractive resume with certain traits that spark recruiters to hire you. So, if you want to make your resume look more appealing to a recruiter´s eyes, or you are unsure as to where to start, here are some ideal examples of traits employers are currently looking for:
Experience
Of course, your job experience is the first thing that will determine your advancement to the next round. However, this is a tricky section to navigate, especially if you feel like you have little to no job experience to feature. Or, for some people, you may have too much experience. For that, you need to modify your resume according to the companies you work for and adjust it to highlight the experience you think will benefit you, bringing up the most according to the role. You can also reread the job expectations and summary to double-check.
Adaptability
Potential employees with diverse skill sets and adaptability are an automatic green flag employers take note of. This is an excellent place to start if you have had vastly different jobs or extracurriculars. For this trait, you can highlight a demanding job, a diverse position requiring other skills, or share it as a skill.
Communication
Did you know recruiters can tell if you´re good at communicating just by glancing at your resume? It might not have popped into your head initially, but being clear about your work experience and other descriptive elements in your resume can help you in the long run. While you can easily recall a job or extracurricular that required you to be prompt or open in sharing ideas or feedback, be mindful of how you communicate your feats and work in your resume.
Proficiency in Technology
In the 21st century, this trait is no longer a surprise. The more proficient you are at technology, the better your chances of landing the job. While evident at first, however, many people need to remember to list out their entire skills in technology! Of course, if you are looking for a job in a field like creative industries, you can praise your work and proficiency in Adobe programs or Premiere Pro. If you are more of an analyst, list out your Tableau skills. Even having a basic understanding of a programming language can help you stand out among other potential employees, so let your tech skills shine!
Teamwork
Whatever job you land will have you interacting and working with coworkers nearly daily. Therefore, companies keep an eye out for potential employees who proficiently collaborate with others on different projects. Your resume can highlight this skill by bringing up a job or internship where you frequently worked with people, a group project you feel proud of, list collaboration as a skill, or even an extracurricular that requires you to be extensively social. However this is presented on your resume, it will surely make the recruiter consider you for the next round.
