Answers to Tricky Resume Questions Every Jobseeker Should Know

Answers to Tricky Resume Questions When writing a resume, it is vital to create one that will stand out among the rest.

Most people have loads of questions about what to include in their resumes. To help you out, here are some commonly asked questions that can guide you in how to put your resume together to boost your chances of becoming employed:

How can I fill up my resume as a recent college graduate with things employers really care about?

Since you’ve recently got out of college, start with the basics. Include your standard information such as name, contact information, education, work, internships, associations and volunteer experience.

These factors may sound too simple but you can actually fill out your resume by adding pieces of information under each element. You can include relevant coursework, awards and extracurricular activities under the education section. If you‘ve written a thesis, or attended conferences and seminars, feel free to jot them down to your resume, too.

When describing your skills, use bullets to indicate activities and experience under your core competencies section.

I joined several clubs, graduated with honors and started a student organization back in college. Do I need to include that information in my resume?

If you’re just starting out after college, it is vital to include this information in your resume. However, don’t add this piece of information if you graduated several years ago. Simply list it in your LinkedIn profile to avoid an overly long resume.

How can I make my resume stand out besides listing my work experience?

Tweak your resume by adding a tailored career profile at the top located just below your name and contact information. Review the job description and evaluate your skills.

How can I explain my job title without having employers gloss over my resume?

If you don’t want to cause confusion, altering your job title on your resume is not advisable. Misinformation can cause hiring managers to deny your application.

Since some job titles don’t really define what you do every day, use bullets in your career profile to indicate what you really do at work. Be creative and try to think of a job title that will best fit your expertise and the nature of your work.

I want to shift to a different career that has nothing to do with my present career. How can I put my resume together?

Look for jobs through a different search engine and compare your set skills to the requirements in job openings. Do you have what it takes to shift to a different industry?

Try using a different resume style to keep things up to date. If you want to focus on your skills and background, try creating a functional resume. If you’ve recently graduated, create a resume in a chronological format instead.

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Alan Carniol

Alan is the creator of Interview Success Formula, a training program that has helped more than 80,000 job seekers to ace their interviews and land the jobs they deserve. Interviewers love asking curveball questions to weed out job seekers. But the truth is, most of these questions are asking about a few key areas. Learn more about how to outsmart tough interviewers by watching this video.