4 Simple Rules to Make Your Resume

In order to be successful in your job search, people say you need to make your resume stand out from the rest of the people applying to the same position. This is really not as difficult as one might think. The hiring managers at Pongo can tell you a lot of stories about the resumes. From our experience, just by doing this four simple rules,

1-Send your resume with a well-written cover letter. Whether you're looking for a job, a job, a job, a job, a job, a job, a job, a job, a job, a job, a job, a job, a job.

2-Although you should do your best to prevent spelling and grammatical errors, your resume does not have to be "perfect." Just make sure it's well-organized, relevant, and has the appropriate experience for the open position. We've seen a lot of things. So, do not make it longer than two pages. You should only have experience and education from the last 10 years. Hiring managers do not want to dig.
 
3-Hiring managers understand that people get fired, laid off, or take time off for family or medical reasons. You do not need to hide that gap in your experience section on your resume. Just be honest and upfront if / when asked.

4-Once you submit your resume, you may not hear back from the hiring manager right away for a number of reasons. You can follow up on it, but do not hound the hiring manager with emails or phone calls once they've acknowledged receipt, unless they instruct you to do so. It could be something that moves your resume to the bottom of the review pile.
A little effort on your part can go a long way in making your resume stand out from the rest.