Bangalore: A resume is arguably the most important document in an individual’s job search. It is the first step in an individual’s path to job search success. But in a sea of detail-oriented job market, which has changed drastically over the years, how can an individual’s resume stand out from the rest? Here are few smart tips that will help you to achieve this objective, as reported by Shailja Shah Purohit on Career360.

1. Being Searchable:

Presently, most resumes have to pass through automated application tracker systems, before they are even seen by human eyes. And the only way to successfully get through this automated process is by incorporating the right keywords, which specifies terms and details related to a particular profile or industry, domain area, designation, skills and requisite education qualification, in a resume. Appropriate placement of these keywords and incorporating the right number of keywords are also essential to land at the top of the pile.

In addition, resumes should also be tech complaint, properly formatted, searchable and most of all should be readable to search engines. Pictures, tables, graphs, fancy fonts and special effects should be avoided to ensure that a resume gets through without any issues.