The 3 Most Important Keys to Keeping Your Resume Out of the Trash

Jan. 27, 2009 - PRLog -- With the economy sagging and unemployment rates expanding at a record pace, job seekers need every advantage to get their resumes noticed now more than ever.

According to Ralph Plaskett, a man who has helped thousands of people create resumes that get noticed, “There are 3 mistakes that almost 99% of all job seekers make with their resumes that are costing them interview opportunities.”

Plaskett, who runs a successful consultancy for job-seekers, says the first and deadliest mistake job seekers make is the lack of visual appeal. Though this may seem obvious, Plaskett says that this is often overlooked and is a major reason job seekers do not receive interviews. “Employers receive thousands of resumes each week. They do not have the time to waste reading a resume that doesn’t catch their attention.” Plaskett continues with this advice for job seekers: “Take a look at your resume and answer these questions: Is it easy to read? Does it have a logical flow? How much space is being wasted? These simple questions can save your resume from being tossed into the trash.”

The second and equally deadly mistake that job seekers make is the lack of relevant content. Plaskett explains, “The purpose of your resume is to tell your life story but no one cares to hear a story that seems irrelevant. Content that doesn’t relate to the job that you are applying for is wasted space on your resume and wasted time for your potential employer. Effective resumes ensure that every aspect of the document speaks to the job that you are applying for, the industry that you are in, and your skills and capabilities relevant to that job. There is nothing more frustrating to an employer than looking at resumes that have nothing to do with the available position.”

To request more information on the third key or schedule an interview with CEO Ralph Plaskett, please contact Dee Davis at info@topresumesecrets.com.

Ralph Plaskett, founder of http://www.topresumesecrets.com, provides information, strategies, and techniques that can be used immediately. He runs a successful consultancy for job seekers where he provides useful, actionable information that can change the outlook of many futures. Ralph offers FREE live tele-seminars for job seekers – learn more at www.topresumesecrets.com. You can see what Ralph is up to at www.topresumesecrets.com/blog.

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Ralph Plaskett, founder of http://www.topresumesecrets.com, provides information, strategies, and techniques that can be used immediately. He runs a successful consultancy for job seekers where he provides useful, actionable information.