Some Unconventional Resume Tips

Some of these tips are going to sound very strange but the job market is the real world and not everyone plays fair. Unless you have the perfect CV, qualifications, and experience, there is always going to be someone who gets their foot in the door before you.

Lie on your CV. I'm not saying that you should tell big lies about where you used to work or your qualifications. Just lie about little things like that you have various hobbies where some are fun and exciting while others that are mentally challenging.

Adjust your grades on your qualifications if the job you want does not specifically ask for certain qualifications. For example, do not claim that you aced your accountancy qualifications if you barely scraped through WHEN you are applying to be an accountant. On the other hand, if you are applying to be an accountant or a manager, why not increase your English score from a D to a B. Maybe you can increase your sociology level from a C to an A. As you get older and become more experienced, you will realize that very few people check your qualifications UNLESS that qualification is required for the job.

Take into consideration the opinion of others but do not solely rely on it. Whether your friends and family say that your resume is great or terrible, do not rely too strongly on their advice or criticisms. The best way to deal with the situation is through trial and error. If you send out differently-written CVs to various companies, you will get a higher reply rate from one over the other. The one that gets the most replies and subsequent interviews will get the job.

Do not be afraid to send a picture of yourself if you are good looking. Sad as it may seem, if you have a good-looking face, then sending a picture of yourself with your resume will get you noticed. It's not ideal, but it's life. Advertisements have pretty people on them because they get people's attention.

Make your resume stylish and slick but not over-decorated. For example, don’t write in italic or make your graphics too garish because they will detract from the writing. Make sure there is plenty of white space in your CV so that it is easier to read.