SHOULD YOU WRITE A COVER LETTER? EXPERTS WEIGH INHere are some quick writing and design tips you should keep in mind if you’re creating a new job resume in 2022.FILE - A job seeker hands a resume to a recruiter at a National Career Fairs event in Dearborn, Michigan, on Tuesday, Dec.
5, 2017. (Anthony Lanzilote/Bloomberg via Getty Images)As the old saying goes, brevity is the soul of wit.
The same apparently holds true for resumes."When it comes to writing the perfect resume, the best resumes are the simple ones," Smith said. IAN SIEGEL, CEO OF ZIPRECRUITER, ON THE RADICAL JOB MARKET SHIFT: ‘THE FUTURE OF WORK IS NOW’Single-page resumes are ideal, but in some circumstances, a job seeker can go over that.
However, Smith said these extended resumes should be "no longer than two pages and [be] relevant to the position you’re going for."Taking pride in past work is a good thing in general, but job seekers don’t have to mention everything they’ve done."Don’t keep information on your resume from years ago," Smith said. "If you’re applying for a job in finance, don’t include the retail position you held seven years ago."Job candidates who show an employer that they’re capable of supplying favorable results generally get a competitive edge."On your resume, explain the results and value you have brought to the business," Smith said.GOING ON A JOB INTERVIEW?