Is your resume just stuck in the mundane document format with lines and paragraphs about you?

I know you want to add everything and anything that you have achieved and experienced into your portfolio. But is it necessary to do it in a conventional way (sigh, which is quite boring, I must say)?

So, why not give it a digital twist?

A professional-looking, yet an attractive resume can set you apart from the rest of the other resumes. Since the world hasn’t entirely caught up with the digital age, we do not suggest to completely get rid of your documented CV. Instead of having one of the two, why not have both?

Keep your documents safe in a folder and experiment digitally to craft up a perfect online resume. You can create, manage, edit, and share your online resume in just minutes!

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Now, it’s time to conjure up your online resume. Here are 7 steps to get started in your professional career.

1.      Explore Templates

The first thing you need to start with while building an online resume is to explore templates. Because selecting the right template will give you a strong backbone. Also, your template will give a quick view of your persona and this will add points to your first impression. Don’t hurry and select a random one, rather, take your time and select the perfect template that matches your personality. Then move onto the next step.

 

2.      Mention Your Contact Information

Don’t make the hiring team to go on a journey to get to you. Cut the chase and let them know how they can reach you by displaying a phone number and an email address in your CV. And, make sure to put this contact information where it is visible. Your job is to make the search easier for the potential employers. Maybe you’ll get the call a day sooner 😉.

 

3.      Include Your Personal Statement

Wondering what to include next?

A personal touch to your resume.

The personal statement section will instantly capture your audience’s attention and leave them wanting to know you more. Make sure the statement you provide highlights your true points as well as reflects what your recruiters are looking for in a candidate.

 

4.      Present Your Educational Background

Yeah, it’s a must.

Place your educational background in a proper section instead of just throwing it anywhere. Mention your highest level of education first then list your other academic information in descending order. You can also add your skills and achievements here.

Bonus Tip: There’s no need to include your high school information if you’ve earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

5.      Share Your Experiences

This section may be the most important one but you don’t need to mention every fast food or part-time jobs you’ve worked on in this section unless it is related to the job you’re applying for. Rather, mention the personal experience or the lessons that you learned while working in previous jobs. Don’t forget to include the company’s name, its website address, job title, start and end dates, job description, and your achievements while mentioning your experiences.

 

6.      Highlight your additional skills

It is very important to show that you are a well-rounded person whose achievements are not achieved only in the workplace.  Flaunt your skills if that helps you stand out of the crowd. Just make sure not to fake it as the later consequences might not prove to be so fruitful.

 

7.      Go digital

It’s no secret that the recruiters spend time Googling their prospective candidates in order to learn more about them. And social media is the easiest way to go. Wouldn’t it be impressive if your name resulted in your online resume instead of some very questionable Instagram pictures? So, make sure to keep a clean and impressive social media front.

Adding your resume to the web only enhances your online presence and presents you as a web-savvy person.

So, what are you waiting for? Follow these steps to start building your online resume and help recruiters find the true you faster and in an efficient manner. Make your first impression a good one as many say, a book always gets judged by its cover.