How To Make A Resume That Wows!

Having an effective resume can make all the difference in whether or not you get the job you deserve as a translator.

Since most potential employers are inundated with resumes on a regular basis, you need to find a way to make yours stand out from the pile.

Here are a few tips on how to make a resume that attracts positive attention:

1- limit your resume to one page

One common mistake that job seekers often make with their resume is going too long. Most employers are extremely busy and simply won’t have read past the name if they think it’s too long.

If you have many accomplishments to brag about, only list those relevant to the job you are applying for. You should mention you’ve translated books and documents but don’t list all their names and titles. If you have lived in countries your working languages are spoken, make sure you feature that, too.

2- Honesty on a resume is very important

Little white lies will almost always backfire, and usually lead to bigger issues. It’s often only a matter of time that someway and somehow the real truth will come out. As with other areas in our lives, when it comes to getting a translation job, honesty really is the best policy.

3- Proofread is essential

Make absolutely sure that you spell-check your resume before sending it off to any potential employers.

How to make a resume that wows? It has to look as flawless as possible. This shows that you value accuracy in your language skills. You simply can’t accomplish this by having a resume that is full of spelling errors. In other words, the resume should reflect the job you will do, and also impress upon the potential clients your best attributes.

After all, if you aren’t willing to go out of your way to try to impress them now, why should they think you’d try and do your best for them after getting hired?

4- Make your resume easy to read

You should always use fonts that are easy to read both on the screen and on paper, and choose a font size that is no smaller than 11 or 12.

5- Send your resume by regular mail or fax unless it’s specified by employers

Most employers receive a huge number of emails every day. If they see an email from an unfamiliar source they may just hit the delete button.

Never fax your resume during odd hours. This is because a lot of agencies are operated from people’s home and the ringing of a fax machine at midnight can be very distracting. A grumpy employer is never going to hire you.

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