From 2d6004a14fe5cef9966f942ffef2b5925acdb863 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Brittney Braxton Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2017 21:25:35 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Add content about resume editing --- docs/03-apply/README.md | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/03-apply/README.md b/docs/03-apply/README.md index 8ce2309..21d8ae0 100644 --- a/docs/03-apply/README.md +++ b/docs/03-apply/README.md @@ -6,6 +6,12 @@ Use an online platform like [Creddle](http://creddle.io/) to avoid the tedious p ![Creddle](https://i.imgur.com/8f18oDM.png) +Consider your resume a living document that has continuous updates, tweaks, and versions. If your job search has been a lengthy one with many rejections, take time to evaluate your resume and see if it is best capturing you as a worthy candidate. Begin A/B testing resumes with different companies, to see if there's one version with a better response. This testing can work great when applying on [job boards](02-search/README.md). + +Always take time to edit and proofread your resume. When you've polished it to an approving status, have another person read it for feedback. Additionally, if you're working with a recruiter directly, they would be an excellent person to ask for feedback on how your resume stands. + +Lastly, print out your resume to see if the formatting is appropriate on both physically and digitally. There have been times I worked on an awesome resume, only to find my font prints out very small. + ## Warm Intros Use your connections to find someone you may know at the company (1st to 3rd connections on LinkedIn) to get a warm intro whenever possible.