4 Ways to Make a Short Resume Longer - TheJobNetwork

4 Ways to Make a Short Resume Longer - TheJobNetworkResume too short? The first question to ask yourself is probably the ever controversial one page or two? The debate rages on, but all you need to decide is how long your resume should be. If youre fairly advanced in your career and have mora pertinent experience than you can fit onto one page, then two (or more) pages is encouraged. If youre starting out, however, the general rule of one-page should probably still apply. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) Either way, if you feel your resume is a little on the thin side, and not quite at the length you think is fruchtwein appropriate, here are four tips to beefing it out.1. Add your achievementsYour achievements can be just as relevant as where you went to school. Try to find a way to put them in context. Include a few statements to show how your particular strengths and achievements prove that you have what it takes for a particular job. Y ou can also list any major accomplishments in previous jobs (or really any instances in which your performance was remarkableand relevant).2. Add to your work historyYour work history is one of the first and most important things a potential hirer will look at on your resume. If you dont have numerous relevant job titles to list, you can include work experience you gained in internships or training programs over the course of your education. You could even include volunteer experience here. The most important thing is to make sure each thing you do list adds to the picture of you as a viable candidate for a particular job. Flesh out the descriptions of what you did and learned in each previous position to paint a broader picture of your qualifications.3. Say more about your skillsWhen in doubt, add extra skills. If you have two or three listed, make it four, or even five. Just make sure to choose behauptung well. Read job descriptions carefully and choose the skills that will best s et you up for impressing the hiring manager and landing yourself an interview.4. Include your hobbiesThis is sometimes controversial, but a good bet if youre running short on content. If you have any particularly fascinating hobbies or interestsparticularly ones which drawn on, broaden, or expand your relevant skills and strengths and experiencethen these can be included on your resume. It gives recruiters insight into your personality and can be a great way of showing (subtly) how youd fit within a company culture.Choose wisely. But dont be shy of adding some of these extra details to augment your chances of getting the job.