Onnit Marketing Group

Onnit Marketing Group (OMG Inc.) offer their top tips on how correctly format a Resume to ensure job seekers stand out in today's competitive job market. All Resume's should have an accomplished and memorable summary that will stop a reader in their tracks, instead of moving onto another candidate. Onnit Marketing Group reveals their top tips to dr... afting a stand-out summary. Jobseekers have a reported 20 - 30 words to make an impact before a recruiter makes a decision to call or chop an application, approximately six seconds according to online job search site The Ladders. So it is important that you make an impact in the first paragraph to ensure your skills and accolades don't go unnoticed in time. Onnit Marketing Group believe it is crucial to select the right formatting for the desired role; for example, don't try and wow someone with a funky graphic design resume if you are applying to work in a restaurant, however unleash the creativity on a resume designed to appeal to a marketer, journalist or media position. Resumes can take many formats, Onnit Marketing Group have shared a few below to help assist choice when applying. Chronological - time scaled and traditional, this format is easy to read and allows an employer to dissect experience. Use if continuous employment is available to log, avoid if there are large or frequent periods of unemployment as it may pose questions that cannot be filled on a resume. Functional - Rather than focusing on the employment records, this is a skills based resume. It is a great format for those looking to change career, have large gaps in employment or a candidate may feel that their skillset may be overlooked if unusual employment history is present. Graduates often favor this resume style as they can lack relative work experience. Combination - this would be a great option for those with vast experience and skillset, it would suit those looking to showcase abilities without raising suspicion regarding employment history. Non-traditional - for the creative minded. This ...Read More