5 Tips to Save Space on Your Resume

May 8, 2017 JiUS Staff Advice for Job Seekers 0

Your resume is one of the key factors when it comes to getting that dream job. It’s a possible future employer’s first look at who you are and what you have done. Having a great resume is very important. Some people believe that there is an advantage to having a long resume, but a great resume is not long and boring. An employer should to be able to read through everything fairly quickly.

To help you create a great resume, here are 5 useful space-saving resume tips:

  1. Don’t oversize your name

Some job seekers think it is a good idea to write their name in huge letters. Simply put, it is not. An oversized name can take up a lot of valuable space which could be used on more important information. A four-year-old may need larger fonts, but an employer does not. You can bold your name to make it stand out, but it should be written in the same font as the rest of the resume.

  1. Only include relevant information

If you are applying to become a barista, there is no reason to write on your resume that you have worked as a writer. Only include the experience you have which is relevant to the job you are applying for should be included. This is also a great way to reduce the length of your resume. It’s a good idea to read the job description over several times to get an idea of what they are looking for. You may find that using a resume editor service will make this easier.

  1. Leave high school behind

If you happened to attend a super special high school renowned for its fantastic teachers and successful students, you can skip this section. However, if you are like the rest of us you should avoid focusing on your high school education. In fact, it’s usually a good idea to  leave it out completely. This sort of information wastes valuable space that could be used to list more important skills and experience. Let’s face it, high school might have been fun, but it most likely has no relevance whatsoever to the job you are applying for.

  1. Don’t list the same position over and over

Don’t make the mistake of listing up the same job position multiple times. It doesn’t really matter if you’ve held the same position in five different companies. What matters is that you held the position, and how long you had it. You don’t need to mention that you were a writer for your local newspaper when you also wrote for a major newspaper. Chose the best one and do not list the rest. Depending on how many times you had the same role, this can save you a great deal of space.

  1. Delete references upon request

Another very common mistake is using an entire line to write the phrase “References available upon request.” A blank line would look better. The phrase is unnecessary and takes up a ton of space. An employer already assumes that you have references and will ask for them if needed.

So our final tip is to not spend precious space on a needless phrase.