Expert Warns Job Seekers, Displays Sample of Bad Resume, Sparks Heated Debate

Cursory:A self-proclaimed job-seeking expert on TikTok advised against using colorful resume formats, stating that it hinders an employer’s interest in a candidate, regardless of qualifications. The expert emphasized the importance of following a specific structure that recruiters rely on to assess a candidate’s education, experience, achievements, and skills. His views has sparked a lot of debate amongst netizens.

Given how much competition is in the job market, everyone applying is always looking for ways to outdo or outshine other applicants when they hand in their qualifications. Because of this, there are so many types of debate on the right format when preparing documents for submission.

A self-proclaimed expert in job seeking has sparked a debate with his recent advice on crafting a standardized resume format. In today’s competitive job market, ticking off numerous requirements is essential, and one crucial aspect is presenting an impeccable resume.

Addressing job seekers on TikTok, the individual known as

@ultmeche shared his insights on the dos and don’ts of creating an impressive resume. He emphasized that using colorful curriculum vitae (CV) formats would hinder an employer’s interest in a potential candidate, regardless of their qualifications.

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See reactions below:

@looksee258:as long as it is in pdf, it can be scan by ATS, I’m a recruiter

@Mer:man’s like I’m right & everyone else is wrong 😂 somebody disagrees & he’s like ‘where were you hired’, ‘what type of positions’

@Exitium_Maximus:It’s true. My resume has looked like this since I graduated college and no one has criticized the format. Recruiters love it and I get interviews

@Hani Kahhaleh:Outdated, Design and user interface is definitely required.

@Rex Alcoran:As a member of Talent Acquisition team who screens more than 100 CVs everyday, I strongly agree. We don’t need colors or any images.

@Lau.Be.Me:My resume was the most colorful thing you’ve ever seen with little icons and graphs 💀 got hired super easily!

@Mikey sung:nah, I’m a recruiter and I prefer the first ones easier and professional

@Tasha:These types of templates are job specific.. like where creativity is allowed to be showcased not for your corporate 9-5

@lol:i am currently studying business management and my professor said it’s better to use that colourful format.

@YolaRock:I worked as a recruiter and honestly the format didn’t matter. As long as they include their experience, we were good with it.

@Bobby newport 30:Completely agree

@Luc:For people working in finance and investment banking in general, definitely use the plain CV and not the colorful one

@thunderson86:Eh, my biggest issue is people sending me resumes with multiple pages that tell me nothing. At least this format usually means it’s all on one page

@Neena:It depends on the job. For like an office job, the second one might come off as childish, but it might be optimal for creative jobs

@Mashiro7k:If you’re an intern or junior, I’d suggest to go with the conservative resume. If you’re a senior, it won’t matter much your resume’s template.

@El Burqueño:Y’all missed how he’s talking about ATS optimization. Don’t underestimate that and LISTEN. Machines don’t care about visuals!

source: legit.ng

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