How to Avoid Age Discrimination When Applying For Jobs 6 Resume Tricks - Career Sidekick

How to Avoid Age Discrimination When Applying For Jobs 6 Resume Tricks - Career Sidekick How to Avoid Age Discrimination When Applying For Jobs: 6 Resume Tricks Resume/CV / https://www.edenscott.com/blog Age  discrimination has been illegal for some time, but the reality is that resume styles have changed dramatically in the past decade. And a resume written in a style from  2005 is far more likely to get placed at the bottom of the pile or thrown out  altogether.I  invited professional resume writer Virginia Franco to share her best tips on how to avoid age discrimination on your resume and in your job hunt. Ill let her take it from here6  Ways to Ensure Your Resume is Age Discrimination-Proof:When it comes to today’s competitive job search, a resume with an outdated format or with an antiquated writing style is a one-way ticket to the “Don’t Interview” pile.So what should you do to avoid age discrimination on your resume? Use these  six formatting tips  to leave your reader without a clue whether you are 28 or 68.1. Your Phone NumberJust like you, hiring managers and recruiters are on the go. Make sure your contact information includes just o ne number â€" preferably a mobile number.Don’t forget to replace your cell’s robo-response with a professional greeting in case you can’t pick up and the call goes to voicemail.These changes should only take a few minutes and will do a lot to help you avoid age discrimination when applying for jobs.2. Your EmailHotmail or AOL emails may raise a red flag that you are stuck in the 20th century technologically-speaking. You cant give off red flags like this if you want to protect yourself from age discrimination on your resume.Correct this impression by opening a newer web-based email account like Gmail and updating your resume with it.  This will help you blend in with the crowd and keep the hiring managers  mind on your actual experience and skills- right where you want it.3. Your LinkedInIn addition to your name, phone number and email, be sure to include a link to your LinkedIn profile.  Doing this is an easy way to  show the reader you are up to speed on today’s profession al networking.Before taking this step, make sure your LinkedIn profile is up to date, that you have uploaded a headshot, and that the headline, summary and experience sections are populated.4. Your SummaryGone are the days of an adjective-rich summary section peppered with several industry-related keywords.Make sure the reader knows you are ideally suited for particular roles by replacing generic phrasing with unique details about you. Make sure to address the requirements from the job posting that fit your skills and interest you.If you want step by step instructions on how to tailor your summary section and the rest of your resume, read this article.5. Your ExperienceDevote the majority of the space on your resume with achievements from the 21st century. While going back to around 1998 or so is acceptable if the high-level accomplishments are noteworthy, readers are more interested in what you’ve accomplished in the last 10 to 15 years.You can show career progression, indicate t o the reader you’ve held certain job titles or worked with companies whose names are sure to impress, by adding an “Additional Experience” section.Remember to remove all dates from this section and keep it brief â€" there is no need to go into detail about these roles as they are likely much less relevant to your current career aspirations.6. White SpaceToday’s resumes are likely to be read online on big screens and mobile devices. In fact your resume may not  get  printed out until the fourth or fifth read â€" if ever.Resumes written for print just don’t translate well on the screenâ€" primarily because of too much dense text and a lack white space â€" critical to successful skimming and online reading.Ensure your resume translates well on a screen of any size by keeping your paragraphs to two or three lines. Put  at least half an inch of white space between each and every phrase or bullet on the page.Resume formatting and writing style has evolved over time  â€" in part because readers are increasingly on the go and rely more heavily on technology.Adopting the above six  tips will offer your resume its best shot at appearing fresh and timeless.If you want more tips and hints for perfecting your resume,  here are five more common resume mistakes that can cost you the interview.About this guest author:In need of some career advice, a refreshed resume or rebranded LinkedIn?As  the founder and chief writer at  Virginia Franco Resumes, I offer customized executive resume and LinkedIn profile writing services for the 21st century job seeker. I would be happy to chat!