June 1, 5:16 am
Resume Writing 101: Professionalism Matters!
Someone just sent me an article about mistakes made when job seeking from CareerBuilder.com and I have to laugh. When I’ve received resumes I never cease to be amazed at the blunders committed by job seekers. Probably the one that befuddles me most is providing a whacky email address.
The CareerBuilder article gives the examples of gothicbikerwitch@hotmail.com, cuddlybuns@msn.com, and worksucks@mail.com. I’m shaking my head, but this stuff happens! I just went to my resume files and right away found these on actual resumes: sweetnsugary@_____.com and redneck@______.com.
Want someone to furl their brow and say “I’m not so sure about this one”? Technically people can’t eliminate you simply for having a whacky email address, but if you’re trying to make a good first impression, redheadeddiva@______.com or playboyjack@_____.com isn’t going to cut it.
Want to improve your chances of getting the job? Be as professional as you can be!
Filed in Work, Business, Workplace, Corporate Culture, Job Seeking, Interviewing
You are absolutely correct! I’ve found that many times information like an email address that is used everyday is no longer chuckled at as it was on the day it was created. It just becomes a part of who we are. Taking a minute to stop and scrutinize everything, including the email address on a your resume is more than just a spell check!
Professionalism and attention to details always matters when it comes to finding the right job. Experience and education is great. Communication orally and in person is wonderful. However, you need that well thought out and written calling card called the resume to make the appointment for the interview. Jobs In Healthcare
Job seekers all over the world seem to be committing similar blunders. I am from India who worked as part time HR for a software comapny. I would say 6 out of every 10 resume lacked on professionalism. I have come across more silly mistakes like “Your’s Lovingly” at the end of a resume… God i had to literally crack this joke to almost everyone i met that day.
Another common mistake on resumes and
cover letters is not proof reading the two documents.
I’ve seen cover letters and resume’s sent to
101 Main Street when they should have been sent
to 1001 Main Street. And they never arrived.
Or to instead of too, sent to Mr. Terry Smith
when it’s Ms. Terry Smith, and so it goes.
Professional is careful attention to detail. As
it says you only have one time to make a first
impression-make it a good one.