Some doubts may arise when writing your resume. Jorge Lépiz, expert in Recruitment and Human Resources, clarified some of the most common ones during the virtual workshop "What does your CV say about you?". These were some of them:
It is not recommended, it can be discriminatory or even unprofessional. Include your photograph only if it is customary in your country or if the job offer specifies it as such. If required, it is best to take it in a professional photographic studio and with formal clothes. It should not be a photo taken from Facebook or Instagram!
The key is to discern which of them are relevant in relation to the position you are applying for and in terms of time. If you are 50 years old and have changed jobs 10 times, it would not be necessary to write them all down.
On the contrary, if you are very young and have few experiences, it is advisable to put them all, even if they were short periods. It is important to be aware that you must project a solid image, not that of a "jumper" or someone who constantly changes jobs.
Yes, this is very important because it gives credibility and certainty to the recruiter that you are a person who has managed to climb within the company. Within the "work experience" section, detail the name of the company, followed by the last position held and in descending order the previous positions.
If the reason for the dismissal is something simple to explain; for example, that your position was closed and transferred to another country, there is no problem in placing it.
On the contrary, it is recommended that if you have to give a lot of explanations or it was a job of less than six months, do not include it. If at the time of the interview the subject comes up, the suggestion is that you acknowledge the dismissal and turn it into something positive; mentioning the lessons you learned or explaining that the situation made you realize that you had certain deficiencies that you are working on.
They should not be forgotten! It is important to have references from a previous boss or at least from a co-worker or someone who has known you in a work context. It is advisable to list only three and take advantage of the interview to mention them, as they can give you extra points.
If your work experience and university studies belong to an area other than the job you are applying for, it is best to take courses related to the position and include them in your resume. It's no use just saying "I'm interested in social responsibility", you need proof that there is some knowledge. Your resume should reflect that you have followed up on the subject by taking courses or attending seminars, which can be listed in the "non-formal studies" section.
If you are about to make or update your resume, I also recommend this article with tips on "How to make a CV that will open the right doors for you". Your CV is your first impression and getting it right can get you where you want to go.
Photo by Damian Zaleski on Unsplash. This article was originally published in the Blog: Renovarse o Morir, from the newspaper La República.
