What Kind of Resumes Do Employers Prefer?
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Employers typically prefer a classic reverse-chronological resume that starts with your most recent positions and goes backward.
As far as what to put on a resume, recruiter expect to see the following sections:
- Resume header
- Resume summary or resume objective
- Work experience section
- Education section
- Skills section
- Additional information (relevant to the job posting)
In terms of what your resume should look like, proper formatting ensuring good readability is a must.
It’s not mandatory for your resume to be one page, according to resume statistics, so feel free to opt for a two-page resume if you’re an experienced candidate. Alternatively, if you'd like to fit your document onto one page, you can try a two-column resume layout.
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