As the mortgage industry has adapted to market turbulence and a slowdown in activity, unfortunately, many companies have had to lay off portions of their staff. Whether you were affected by these layoffs or not, it’s never a bad time to dust off and review your resume to ensure it’s ready should you need to look for new opportunities.
Since your resume is often the first point of contact between you and a potential employer, this document must capture your skill sets and your achievements throughout your professional career so that it ultimately stands out from other candidates. So, what are the best practices for developing or refining your resume, and how can you be sure it effectively captures all that you have to offer to a potential employer?
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
One of the biggest mistakes folks make is sending out the same generic resume to every potential employer. Believe it or not, the most effective resumes are ones tailored to better match the job which is being applied for.