Before applying for jobs, you can spend hours perfecting your resume. Filling in all your personal details, education, previous job positions and references. But, what exactly are employers looking for when they read over your resume? After all, they will receive hundreds of applications for the same role and not spend a great deal of time looking over resumes. That’s why it’s important for your resume to stand out from the others. When it comes to resumes, first impressions count. Read on to find out the answer to this million-dollar question and how you can make sure your resume gets noticed by your future boss.

Professional Work Ethic

When employers receive a resume, they don’t want to see typos, illegible fonts or bad grammar. While these silly mistakes don’t demonstrate your skills, they will be enough for employers to skip the vital parts of your resume and they will not see how great a fit you are for the role. That’s why it’s important to create an easy to read resume with a clear structure, font and presentable information to make a good impression on your future employer and make them pay attention to your application. Use keywords from the job description to demonstrate your skills and always double check for any mistakes before you send your application. If you are in doubt, have a friend or family member review your resume to make sure.

Qualifications and Experience

It’s easy to list every job you’ve ever had and course you’ve ever passed on your resume. But, employers only have a limited amount of time to look at your application and they don’t want your life story. Make sure you demonstrate the qualifications and experience you have that are relevant to the role they are advertising. This way you can show you have the skills to contribute to their company and have the experience to succeed in the position. Make sure your resume doesn’t just list your everyday responsibilities in previous positions; think about your achievements and what you can offer your future employers.

By spending time perfecting your resume and tailoring your information to the position you are applying to, you can stand out to future employers as the right person for the job. This will increase you chance of getting an interview for your dream job.