There is a fine line between highlighting your skills and
padding/lying on a resume.
Employers are busy people, who may be ploughing through a
pile of 50 (or more) resumes for every job.
On the first run through the pile they may only give each resume a very
brief review. Employers will only look
at the first 150 words.
Your job to figure out what the employer needs/wants and how to ensure your resume reflects this without lying. Tailor your resume for each job/type/industry you apply to. If you don’t have the skills for the job you want, figure out how to get them; and how to get them in your resume.
If you don’t believe that employers will only look at the
first 150 words, please note how many words this blog entry is. Do you want to read any further? I wouldn’t.
Word Count: 150 words.
