Write an Incredible Resume: 5 Golden Rules!
Jeff Su・2 minutes read
Austin Belsack's analysis of 125,484 resumes revealed that having a LinkedIn profile can boost interview rates, but many resumes lack important keywords, quantifiable results, and fall outside the ideal length range, warning against buzzwords and cliches.
Insights
- Including a LinkedIn profile in a resume increases interview rates significantly, yet only 48% of resumes analyzed had one.
- Candidates often overlook the importance of measurable metrics and soft skills, with only 26% featuring quantifiable results and 51% missing important keywords, respectively.
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Recent questions
How many resumes were analyzed by Austin Belsack?
125,484
What percentage of resumes included a LinkedIn profile?
48%
How many resumes featured five or more quantifiable results?
26%
What is the ideal resume length according to the analysis?
475 to 600 words
What percentage of resumes included buzzwords and cliches?
51%
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