When applying for a job, your Résumé is what sets you apart from your competitors. This infographic covers 6 résumé statistics for you to consider to help you win an interivew.

1. Of THOSE candidates
make it to an interview & ONLY
t
o
Use key Recruiter statistics to
WIN that interview...
WIN THAT INTERVIEW!
RECRUITERS TAKE 6 SECONDS TO SCAN A RÉSUMÉ
Balance selling
against humility.
Don't come across
as ARROGANT.
Send a
MARKETING
LETTER
to your decision
maker
Find A LINK
between you &
the
organisation
Blogs
should have a tone that is in sync with the employer
Websites
Check
Identify KEY
words from
the ad & the
Position
Description
Portfolios
"The story your résumé tells
about why you’re perfect for a
position is more important than
your résumé’s length"
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DISCOVER 6
KILLER
to help you
On average, each CORPORATE job offer
attracts
STATISTICS
RÉSUMÉ
250
résum
és


4 6


1
Less is MORE.
If you don't WIN them on Page 1,
your campaign is over.
Every LINE on Page 1 is worth its weight in gold.
Be ruthless about how you use each one.
Get to the point.
Focus on achievements NOT responsibilities.
1
54% OF RECRUITERS REJECT A GENERIC RÉSUMÉ
2
Choose the
TOP 15 &
highlight them
on Page 1
Use METRICS

to
add specific
detail
16% OF EMPLOYERS WANT A RÉSUMÉ TO LINK TO
PERSONAL BLOGS, PORTFOLIOS OR WEBSITES
3
can consist of written or visual content
should be modern & attractive
that ALL content is suited to the local culture
69% OF RÉSUMÉ ERRORS INVOLVE MISSING ACHIEVEMENTS
4
Follow the pattern: Action + Result
Quantify results: e.g. $, %
Use the past tense e.g. Created
Keep each Achievement to 2 lines
Paint a
picture of the value you added
PRECISE
67% OF RECRUITERS LOOK FOR RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE
5
WILL
GET
THE
JOB!
Many recruiters assume cultural fit if
you have worked in a similar sector
FOCUS ON YOUR RÉSUMÉ...
60% USE YOUR RÉSUMÉ TO ASSESS CULTURAL FIT
6
Use language from their
sector which they would
relate to
Keep each job to 1
line on this list &
slide it in under
the top Profile
Section
FILL IN THE GAPS
Include a 4-5 line
table with most
recent/relevant
roles on Page 1
THE MUSE
FINALLY...
FOLLOW
US!
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SOURCES
2021 HR Statistics: Job Search, Hiring, Recruiting & Interviews (zety.com)