Does YOUR resume show your age?
I am older so I am going to pass along some words of wisdom here. Chances are you probably haven’t had to show anyone a resume in years, right? I get it. So you might throw something together and think it’s clear to anyone who reads it how amazing you are, how top of the line, award-winning spectacular, but not everyone even knows how important what you did is. You need to SHOW them!!
The key is to make your resume NO more than two pages. Most recruiters will scan it in 20 or 30 seconds. Choose a traditional font, such as Times New Roman, in 9- to 12-point size, and use black type on white paper. You could also use Arial, Calibri, Cambria and Tahoma, they're pretty basic looking.
Stick to the most recent 10 to 15 years of experience. Avoid giving dates when it comes to decades-old experience and only include jobs if they’re relevant to the work you’re currently seeking. There’s no need for college graduation dates. Match the experience and skills you cite in your resume with the exact skills employers say they’re seeking in their job posting.
Your resume NEEDS to tell a story, not provide a list of job titles and dates. Slide in little snippets here and there such as you cut costs by a certain percentage, increased sales by 25 percent, or delivered project months ahead of schedule, etc.
Proofread your resume!! Of course, you do this, but it’s so easy to miss something. Print it out. Read it again the next day. Read it out loud. Ask someone else you trust to read it. Sloppy mistakes make it look like you’re careless and aren’t that interested in the job. So watch what you're doing on that resume.
Good advice, but this will only get you past the 1st line of gatekeepers. For an ageist company more than a resume will be needed.
I'm 69 years old. Mind works great. Able to work by myself. Have plenty of experience. Thank you.
Rob,no age or date of birth and n resume or year grduated from high school
Thnx very helpful
Ron, thanks for the good tips.
Ron...Thank you for your help.
I am looking for a seasonal target job in this area I am 65 and I need some extra income as my husband died 4months ago I am in fairly good health and have stamina to work.
Thank you, That's great advise. I will certainly remember when I redo my resume. I have accepted a position in a local hospital. yes I do include my age,maybe because I don't feel my age.
Respectfully, Lydia Primera
where were you 20 years ago? now here you come 20 years later but a million years too late my friend..smile. but someone im so sure can you that information thanks just the same my friend..
Totally agree. I was the front of the house Restaurant manger, I hired and unfortunately I fired. I would glance at resumes, read the bullet points and accomplishments. If the resume was brief, had a strong work history, the goals of the applicant aligned with our needs, and they high lighted their achievements, they would be contacted for a face to face interview. Thank you for making the time to post this.