What makes a great resume? Everyone seems to think that there is one magical resume format that is effective for every single type of profile. This is wrong on all points! Although I must say that the one single characteristic of an awesome resume is one that will get you the calls from potential employers.
Do this test. Post your resume to major job boards like Indeed.ca or Monster.ca, apply to newly posted positions that you feel you will be a great fit for. Wait for a few days. If your resume is effective, you should be getting calls within a week or maybe 2, because some hiring managers respond slower than others. If you are on the second week and have received no calls at all, you can officially say your resume sucks!
The employer is simply not seeing the right things on your resume. Companies want to hire people who are great at what they do. That is what you need to show them on the resume. Unfortunately, most resumes I see are mere job descriptions. Telling the employers what they do, and not what they are good at. The resume is your one opportunity to brag without being branded as cocky or arrogant. Employers expect brag statements on a resume, so go ahead, just do it! Think about all the times you felt proud of yourself, and put those into writing. They do not have to be actual awards or trophies. They can be everyday wins or small successes.
If needed though, iLink Global Recruiting Inc. is one of the Resume Writing Services in Surrey that you can go to for help. Aside from improving your resume, we also extend our services into job interview coaching and assistance through the whole job search process, from the interview stage all the way to salary negotiation. Most of our clients have become a constant email and phone contact because we encourage them to ask us questions or consult us at anytime they need advice on their job hunting efforts. We are here to help. I personally do it to give back because in my recruiting career, I have encountered many people who are also willing to help for very little or nothing at all. If only I can do it for free for everybody!
I can assure you though that ours is the best Resume Writing Services in Surrey that you can ever find. We have been in the recruiting business successfully for over 8 years and are continuing to expand our services in order to help more people.
iLink Global is conveniently located in the cities of Vancouver and Surrey, BC. Visit us online at iLinkGlobalRecruiting.com or give us a call!