I'm willing to bet we've all heard a few hard-and-fast rules when it comes to creating a resume.
Keep it to one page, for instance — or No need to include a summary or objective on your resume.
Surprisingly, I've come to find out that both of those are incorrect, as reported by new data from Zety. (FYI, to boost your chances of scoring an interview, Zety found you should actually use a two-page resume, especially if you're an experienced professional.)
Zety — a resume builder and a career blog — analyzed 133,000 real-life job applications created in their resume builder to compile this comprehensive resume analysis.
Which is likely exactly what job seekers need in these trying times.
Take a look at the results of their comprehensive study, below, to compare your resume with real-life competitors, see what you should improve, and spot any missed opportunities.
27 of the Best Professional Bio Examples We've Ever Seen [+ Templates]
31 Free Resume Templates for Microsoft Word (& How to Make Your Own)
How to Write the Perfect Resume for Internships
Maximize Your Impact: 205 Action Verbs to Use on Your Resume
How Far Back Should a Resume Go? Everything You Need to Know
Adding References to Your Resume — The Complete Guide
How Long Should a Resume Be? Everything You Need to Know
How to Write About Your Professional Background
How to Showcase Hard Skills on Your Resume [+ List of 50 Skills]
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