You know that you are the best candidate and you are confident that you will have a successful job search. But does the employer know that? Convince them by creating a resume that will not only place your name on the list, but would actually get you hired.
15-second time limit. Your resume should be able to do its purpose in 15 minutes, tops. Employers spend only about 15 seconds per resume, so make it clear and concise.
State your achievements. Instead of simply listing your previous finance jobs, roles and responsibilities, recreate them into more powerful statements that demonstrate how you contributed to your company. Say something like “Devised and executed a more cost-efficient accounting system.”
Simplicity is the key. Using fancy fonts and colorful graphics will make your resume stand out all right – the employer will see it immediately and throw it in the trash. Keep it simple in the layout, the fonts you use, as well as in the language.
Customize your resume according to the company and position you are applying for. Finance jobs vary from one another. A top position as a finance manager may require you a skill set entirely different from what a financial analysis head should possess. So after you create a “master copy” of your resume that includes all your successes and skills, tweak it and create a revised version for every job position you apply for. Highlight the ones that are of interest to the employer.
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