Recruitment is a sensitive process. Though it may sound simple the process of rejection of a resume is again a chain process. Many times candidates fail to highlight their most important strength.
Disjointed words, slight indications and hazy fonts are main points to be avoided while designing a resume. The Human resource section is bound by rules and principles and has every right to ask for testimonials and reference checks during the rounds.
In today’s times, where pink slips are often seen it is important for both the employer and employee to respect each others time and co-operate with information.
An application for an administrative position has to specific in certain details. Companies are driven by targets and all employees have a certain goal to achieve. Targets are related to individual performance and self motivation is necessary. These form the parameters for awards and increments or annual hike in the salary. Administrative jobs are highly skillful and it with experience that one learns certain tricks that decrease costs and yet guarantee quality output.
Quantifying becomes necessary in case of highlighting resumes for administrative jobs. A particular target achieved or a special effort in cost control can be highlighted by writing in numbers. The idea is to convey to the management that the candidate possesses the skill to be concise yet control unnecessary expenses. This is an age of effective cost control and hence the resume should mention data or areas where one has expertise in controlling costs. Awards or certificates related to the same can also be mentioned.
Administrative resumes should be concise and to the point. Ideally one should begin in a chronological order and also hyphenate deviation in career by linking the experience gained. In case one had started the job as fresher in accounts or salary section then this can be seen as multi tasking. There are always grey areas that need explanation in a person’s career but that can be expressed during the interview. It is important that the resume does most of the talking for you so that you can overcome the initial hurdle of competition. Soft skills will be of added advantage and can be looked as a multi tasking aptitude.