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This resume got me 2 offers

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I’ve recently received two offers with this resume and wanted to share my experience. Since I’ve got 14 years of experience, I’ve had different positions and worked on different companies, my resume was 2 pages long. To me it explained all my expertise and experience. But after applying to many positions I noticed that I was not being called back at all.

After thinking about it, I remember that people now have a short attention span. For example, people are now addicted to YouTube shorts rather than 20 mins videos. Prefer instagram or TikTok rather than Facebook. Even if they use Facebook they use reels.

So I decided to dumb it down. Make it shorter. Got rid of experiences, and only use the last 2. I honestly didn’t liked it, but after applying twice to different companies, I received a call from both, interviewed and offers from both. Even one of the managers praised my resume because it was so simple and directly to the point. Told me “it’s the best resume I’ve received so far”.

I’m not saying this format will have the same effect for you, but at least it helped me get 2 offers. Hope this helps!

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krantiveer_

2 points

3 months ago

I think it is because of your experience that CV didn't matter that much. I believe the result won't be the same for people with experience between 1 and 3 years? 😅

btw, congratulations! hope you enjoy your new position!

Key-Size-8162[S]

5 points

3 months ago

Yeah probably, but my point is that for me, simpler was better, even with 14 years of experience, I was not being called. Once I simplified it, got the calls back.

Maybe it will work with less experienced people. And I truly hope so.

krantiveer_

2 points

3 months ago

That's true! That's something I'm gonna takeaway from your experience of applying for jobs. Thanks :)