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In the hospitality industry, resumes never go out of fashion. Ensuring your master file is up-to-date at all times makes applying for new jobs easier and quicker. Recruitment firms such as Kamaxi Overseas Consultants are always on the lookout for skilled candidates to place in reputed companies.<\/span><\/p>\n Recruitment managers go through dozens of resumes a day, and many simply skim over to find what they\u2019re looking for. It makes sense, therefore, to highlight these things so in the 6-7 seconds they glance through, you\u2019ll stick out as one of the interesting candidates of the day. Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n LEARN ABOUT THE COMPANY & JOB PROFILE<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s never a good idea to use one resume for all jobs. Learn about the company and job profile you\u2019re applying for and edit your resume accordingly. Understanding what the company is looking for will help you tailor your application to meet their requirements. You should do this for every company or job profile you are applying for.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n INCLUDE STATISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n Including vague information about your experience can make it difficult for recruiters to pick you out from the pack. Instead of pointing out that you have five years of experience, offer statistics of your accomplishments. You can show how you were a team player by detailing how you worked with a team of 15 people to cater to 500 guests on short notice. Using numbers and metrics helps recruiters more easily quantify how you made a difference at your previous workplace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n STRONG ACTION WORDS<\/strong><\/p>\n Starting every bullet point with words like \u2018Responsible for\u2019 or \u2018Handled\u2019 will get boring. Look for action words that describe the difference you made in your role, such as \u2018Achieved\u2019, \u2018Improved\u2019, \u2018Curated\u2019, Organised\u2019, \u2018Created\u2019, etc and pair them with relevant statistics and information. This will offer far more information in a single sentence or point than more vague terms such as \u2018detail-oriented\u2019, \u2018professional\u2019 or \u2018results-driven\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n LIST YOUR SKILLS<\/strong><\/p>\n Divide your skills into sections – say skills directly related to the job profile you are applying for, soft skills, leadership skills and any other additional skills. Knowing how to use the internet and Microsoft Word no longer stand out as special skills so consider others you might have – perhaps a foreign language, or even sushi skills if you are applying as a cruise ship chef at a Mexican restaurant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n RELEVANT EDUCATION ONLY<\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s no need to include your primary and secondary school education. Just the last one or two relevant qualifications are necessary – perhaps graduation from a culinary college and specialisation certificates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n BEST INFORMATION FIRST<\/strong><\/p>\n Recruitment managers typically skim over documents from the top down so you must aim to hook them in the top half itself. Place all your best accomplishments in the top third of your resume as this is the section that will show up first on computer screens and mobile phones too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n