Crafting a standout resume and figuring out the best resume format in today's competitive job market can be daunting. Odyseek has advanced AI resume builder tools and is the Career AI with a Human Eye™ approach.

We can assist you in creating a strong profile and selecting the best resume template. We use AI resume tools to help you stand out from the competition. Here are our top ten resume tips, along with insights on how Odyseek's resume optimizer and advanced AI resume tools can be your game-changer.

With Odyseek, you're not merely crafting a CV or resume template; you're creating a dynamic profile to connect with recruiters and hiring managers, showcasing your true career value and making sure that your distinct career narrative is conveyed beautifully and uniquely. Embrace the Odyseek advantage and get resume help redefining your approach to resume building, and setting a new standard for success in your career journey.

1: Create 2 versions of your resume

The two resumes to create include:

1) A simple version (i.e. no graphs or custom fonts for ATS)

2) A more aesthetic version to send to direct contacts.

2: Design for skimming

Use bullet points and concise language. A recruiter spends an average of 6 seconds scanning a resume (Source: Glassdoor & Top Resume), make your resume easy to read with curated achievements.

3: Less is more

Limit to 1 page (10+ years experience, recruiters & hiring managers prefer 2 pages) and feature 3-5 bullet highlights per job. Remove fluff, focus on impact and the value provided for previous employers.

4: Most recent comes first

Be sure to start with your most recent position to earliest positions. Remember to write your present role in present tense and previous roles in past tense.

5: Avoid pronouns

Remove pronouns like 'I', "we", etc. (unless this is part of a brand or company name). For example, instead of “I built an onboarding sales training for new hires,” reword as “Built onboarding sales training for new hires.”

6: Relevance is key

Include relevant keywords to stand out as a perfect match. Scan the job description for keywords to weave into your resume (e.g. action verbs & specific priorities).

7: Leverage action keywords

Avoid writing in a passive voice (e.g. "executed” a project is more effective than “worked” on a project). Avoid filler keywords such as, "thoroughly", "effectively"—adverbs generally don't add value.

8: Metrics sell

Highlight achievements, goals & KPIs (key performance indicators) with #’s, $’s and/or %'s (e.g. "Managed over $1M in annual revenue” or “Achieved over 125% sales revenue quarter over quarter in 2023”).

9: Don't get too creative

Please no pictures (unless you're going for a modeling gig or if it's a standard practice in your country). No gifs, or graphs. Recruiters may disqualify you if your resume is fluffy or gimmicky. Don't try to game ATS systems with hidden white text keywords, they're smarter than that now. Most importantly, always be honest.

10: Proofread and proofread again

Avoid typos & grammatical errors. Make sure to proofread. Having a typo or grammatical error could kill your chances with a hiring manager or recruiter—this shows a lack of attention to detail. Get a buddy you trust to proofread too.

Conclusion

With Odyseek, you're not just crafting a resume or resume template – you're sculpting your professional narrative with precision and finesse. Embrace the Odyseek advantage and redefine your approach to resume building today.

Unlock the full potential of your resume with Odyseek's advanced resume tools and expert guidance. Start your journey towards career success now.

‍