Resumes

[Southern Dad]

Many people think the purpose of a resume is to get you a job. It isn't. The purpose of the resume is to get the interview. Professionals seeking employment have people review their resume. They may even pay someone who works in ad creation to format it so it looks perfect on the page.

Errors in a cover letter or resume, tell me that the individual didn't take the time to do it right. Unless the rest of the resume has things that move him up the stack, he goes in the "maybe" stack.

I got a resume, for a low level manager position a few years ago where the submitter had not removed the example entries for work and education that are given in the Microsoft Word template.

 

[dianestory2]

I have reviewed thousands of resumes.
Resumes tell a story of a person as much as lists their career achievements.

I have had the opportunity to interview some of the people that had errors on their resume.
If you feel the person is qualified based on their achievements I would recommend bringing them in.
If you feel they are a strong candidate mention the errors to them and see how they handle it.

On my last resume I used lead instead of led.
The hr person mentioned it to me. Sure I was completely embarrassed. At the same time appreciative that someone that only knew me by my resume,valued my credentials enough to forwarded a professional courtesy.
I go out of my way to help this person.
Looking for jobs sucks. My last job was nothing but a bucket of stress. Then on top of that, looking for a new job and the stress of that.
Having a job and looking is one thing. Having kids, mortgage, no health insurance while not having a job is stress x 100.

If you brought me in and pointed out an error, I personally would have the utmost respect for you. What you just demonstrated to me is; you are a leader, mentor and want to see your people to succeed.
Who wouldn't want to work in such an environment.

Or the resume can be tossed aside and move on to someone with a perfect resume.

You offer a very good point. Thank you for your comment.