3 Crucial Resume Tips For 2021 & Beyond

As we are now in 2021, the usage of technology continues to progress rapidly. The usage of Artificial Intelligence and new digital technologies continues to impact markets, businesses, and the job-hunting process. As a technology-based organisation and your career partner for the last 23 years, JobStreet.com is committed to present these valuable tips on how to prepare and polish your profile (which acts as your online resume).

Take a look at 3 simple but effective ways to improve your profile:

1. How To Plan Your Profile For Artificial Intelligence  

Many people use Siri and Google Now, aka Artificial Intelligence, to perform searches on the internet. Artificial Intelligence is an existing but unseen part of the job-hunting process. JobStreet.com uses algorithms to match a candidate's experience levels, skills and other qualities with job opportunities.

Here are some tips that will help you.

• Keep the language in your profile simple and straightforward. Make sure to use the right words to describe your experience and skills.
• Clearly list your skills, certification, education and the years of experience you have with each previous employer.
• An important tip is to constantly update your profile because algorithms will struggle to send you relevant job opportunities if your profile is outdated. Always update your profile with your latest work experience and skills.

Given all these behind-the-scenes algorithms, candidates need to know how their profile will look to computer “eyes” besides that of human ones.

2.  Highlight Sought After Skills Needed In The Future  

Technology evolves so quickly that it is no longer enough for employers to hire for the skills needed today. You may be in an industry or role that will be impacted by digitization or the changes of Industry 4.0

To stay relevant, companies need to hire people who have the ability to constantly learn new skills that will be the trend of tomorrow. It is important to do research and look for changes that are taking place in the job market. Have plans to upgrade yourself with the necessary knowledge and skills. When you are ready, list this new knowledge and skills in your profile.

You will stand out as a potential candidate to employers if you demonstrate your initiative to self-learning and skills enhancement.

3. Ensure You Check Your Spelling  

A simple yet important tip is having zero spelling errors. This can make a big difference in your profile because employers could easily discard your profile due to spelling mistakes.

By following our tips, you could receive your next job opportunity soon.