Play it smart with Resumes

Getting a job in most cases is a tricky affair. Everyone wants to be the high roller with the big pay cheque. However, don't forget the fact that the resume or CV plays a huge part in even getting you to the interview stage.

Forget the skills or experience part too. While naturally they place some part, if your resume isn't well presented and setup correctly - you'll fail at first base most times. HR managers and employer review panels will toss your application straight into the trash!

How to make a resume work? Well firstly it's all about getting maximum say for little space, you want to give the reader plenty of your good points in a small amount of space. If things get too long, generally the reader gets bored and tosses it. Having a photo is always a good idea, a small portrait of your face on the first page is a smart move. (If you're shockingly ugly, maybe shy away from this part and get a good make over come interview day) Interviews are a different story and can be hard to do on their own. (More on successful job interviews in our next article) However, setting yourself apart in the resume is critical to making your resume work.

Be smart, be unique and if possible get help - pay to have your resume cleaned up or presented professionally