Job Search in Ashland

Job Search in Ashland

At Express Employment Professionals Medford, we know how important resume-writing skills can be. We also know how easy it is for candidates to make mistakes on their resumes. Our job search experts routinely see resumes with damaging errors from candidates in Ashland. These errors can undermine your job search efforts, especially if you're repeating the same mistake across multiple resumes.

Below, we've collected 5 of the most common mistakes we see in resumes. By avoiding these mistakes, you can improve your chances of a successful job search in Ashland.

5 Common Resume Mistakes

1. Mismatched Info on Social Media.  In addition to reviewing your resume, hiring managers will check your social media profiles, with a particular focus on Linkedin. Because of this, it's important that your resume and Linkedin profile contain consistent information, including employment dates.

2. Unconventional Design Choices.  If you're applying for a job in graphic design, a visually striking resume makes sense. For most other jobs, unconventional font and formatting choices can demonstrate a lack of professionalism, while also making your resume harder to follow.

3. Retaining Irrelevant Info.  Part of tailoring your resume to a specific job involves getting rid of irrelevant information and focusing on your most relevant skills and experience. If your resume contains a bunch of information that's irrelevant to the job at hand, this signals either poor attention to detail or a lack of understanding of the job itself.

4. Overselling Your Qualifications.  When you're writing a resume, it's expected that you'll paint yourself in a favorable light. However, some resume writers go overboard when describing their skills and accomplishments. At a certain point, you'll come across as disingenuous or dishonest, so be careful about describing yourself in unrealistic terms.

5. Resume Cramming.  A good resume will have a readable font and contain a comfortable amount of white space. If you're having trouble fitting everything onto one page, don't try to cheat with an 8-point font and razor-thin margins. That will just make your resume crowded and difficult to read.

Start Your Job Search in Ashland

Looking for work in Ashland? The team at Express Employment Professionals Medford can help you with your job search. We'll work with you to help you find local job opportunities that fit your skills, experience, and goals. Our job search services are available to candidates in:

• Ashland
• Medford
• Grants Pass
• Merlin
• Phoenix
• Talent
• Eagle Point
• White City
• Shady Cove
• Rogue River
• Williams
• Murphy
• Cave Junction
• Surrounding areas
  
  

Start your job search in Ashland today by applying to Express Employment Professionals Medford or by calling our office for more info at (541) 779-5522.