How to Compile the Best Resume for a Job in UAE

1. How to Compile the Best Resume for a Job in UAE How to Compile the Best Resume for a Job in UAE We are officially in the digital milieu, with technology transforming the ecosystem. Despite this transition, organizations continue to rely on CV/Resume to understand the candidates’ strengths and suitability for a position. Though additional video formats are finding their way into the system for certain roles, CVs/Resumes continue to be the most popular formats. With intense competition among candidates for the same posts, the ratio of applicants to positions are undoubtedly skewed. This makes it necessary for HR departments in organizations to carry out various levels of filtering of candidates before zeroing in on the right hire. It is therefore necessary for candidates to compile resumes in a manner that will help them move negotiate the various rounds of filtering. Here is a look at the underlying reasons and the best methods of compiling a top rated resume. Organizations look at ‘need to have’ and ‘nice to have’ qualities In addition to various parameters that make candidates suitable for a post are certain qualities that HR departments look for in candidates among the long list of prospects. These qualities are the ‘need to have’ and ‘nice to have qualities’. The ‘need to have’ qualities are mandatory requirements that can actually filter out a candidate who does not possess the same. Due to the large number of applicants with possibly similar qualifications or similar experience, HR departments look at the ‘nice to have’ qualities’ to rate prospects. It is therefore necessary for candidates to highlight certain abilities in the right manner, which will help organizations identify the special or unique skill sets that make an individual the right fit for an organization or a role. The need to compile a killer profile The profile of a candidate opens up doors and possibilities. Organizations are forever on the lookout for candidates who can add greater value and contribute to the goal and objective of the business. The right candidate/prospect is identified through a sequence of processes that begins with the profile. It is therefore necessary to put the best foot forward with a killer profile. The profile needs to be crisp, clear and highlight the qualities, experience and qualifications of the candidate in a manner that makes him or her more appealing and suitable for the desired role. Experience of the candidate in previous positions needs to be explained with great clarity so as to help the organization understand the actual

2. abilities. Experience of the candidate should ideally highlight the manner in which routine operations and problems were handled by the prospect. Rather than a mechanical explanation of the responsibilities, the experience needs to showcase how the candidate helped the organization, by discharging responsibilities in a particular role. Showcase career progression in a chronological manner Many candidates end up showcasing their progress in the corporate world in a disjointed manner. This is mainly because of the desire of candidates to highlight certain roles/previous positions. Resultantly, the narrative reads in a less than appealing manner. It is therefore necessary to showcase career progression in a clear and unambiguous manner. It is important to understand that very few individuals are lucky to work A-listers throughout their career. Many individuals are forced to take up roles in organizations at times due to a combination of circumstances. Every single aspect of life is an experience and it is necessary to chart out career progression in a chronological manner without deliberately hiding information. HR personnel are trained to look for gaps in CVs and Resumes, and this can have a negative impact. Rather than leaving HR executives and management to draw conclusions, it is better to set the record straight. Use of the right language in compiling a resume Candidates need to choose appropriate language while drafting/compiling profiles. It would be an added advantage to intelligently use the right combination of keywords in resumes. Most businesses use an Applicant Tracking System in combination with recruitment software when shortlisting candidates. This is used to identify and filter out duplicate profiles of the same individual. The software/applications rely on keywords for the list population process. It would therefore be of great value to include keywords that are relevant to the role, which will help the ATS/recruitment applications to list out the resume. The language should be crisp and to the point. With the large number of applications that are bound to land on the desktop of a recruiter, the amount of time spent on shortlisting and filtering will actually be lesser than imagined. It is therefore necessary to keep it as clear and crisp as possible to help recruiters quickly identify prospects. This brevity should not come at the cost of compromising the information in the profile. The content should read in a flow and help recruiters to understand at a single glance the merit of the candidate and suitability for the position.