What It Is
A perennial hashtag used by career coaches, recruiters, and hiring managers to share advice on creating effective resumes and CVs. Content ranges from formatting guidance to strategic positioning to common mistakes.
Evolution
2010-2014: Basic formatting tips (one page rule, bullet points, action verbs)
2015-2018: ATS optimization became dominant theme
2019-2021: Video resumes, portfolio links, and personal branding integration
2022-2023: AI-written resumes, ChatGPT optimization, skills-based formatting
Common Advice Themes
- Quantify achievements with metrics
- Use action verbs (managed, launched, increased)
- Tailor resume to job description
- Remove objective statements (add summary instead)
- Include keywords from job posting
- Keep to 1-2 pages maximum
- Avoid photos (in US market)
- Use ATS-friendly formatting