Resumes – Fact or Fiction?

A friend once said to me, “Resumes have about as much truth to them as a Harry Potter book.” I asked him what he meant and he told me that, for him, resumes are just telling the employer what he or she wants to hear. What do you think?

So why are they such a crucial aspect of getting a job? It’s the format. You can actually tell a lot from a person based on the writing in their resume. If their format is precise and uniform throughout, you can tell they pay attention to detail. If the grammar and syntax is well planned and clearly executed, it is obvious they have the ability to write well. These qualities are important to most employers. A resume is the first opportunity you have to make an impression on a future employer; make sure you represent yourself well.