One thing is for certain when you are looking for a job…. You do not want your resume to make you look outdated and out of touch.
Did you know that includes one of the first things listed on your resume?
That’s right! Your contact information can be something that can show a recruiter or hiring manager that you might not be ready for a modern job search.
There are 4 things to consider when updating your contact information on your resume.
1. Your Address on your Resume
Do not put your full address on your resume….. I’m going to repeat that so it sticks…
Do not put your full address on your resume.
Most people are using their City and State or City, State and Zip Code only. If you’re looking for jobs near your home, you can add your zip code.
If you are looking for positions in a larger area or neighboring cities, I would only use your City and State.
If you are looking for 100% remote positions and are open to any location, you can leave your address off your resume completely!
2. Your Phone Number on your Resume
Let me just say first, do not add a work phone to your resume or any job applications. If a recruiter or hiring manager calls it looking for you, it will just be awkward and uncomfortable for every party involved!
I would suggest you use your personal cell phone number over a home phone number as well. That way you are able to customize your voicemail message and are the only one that will be picking it up.
Make sure you are using a number that is not going to change or get disconnected during your entire job search.
Also – make sure the phone number on your resume matches the one you use to apply to positions online.
3. Your Email Address on your Resume
Use a professional email address on your resume. This consists of mainly your first and last name only. It would be something like this: first_last@gmail.com.
You may want to add credentials in there as well. That is totally acceptable, but in my own experience it will not make a huge impact. If you are going through the effort to create something you may use more generally, I would stick to your name only.
4. Your LinkedIn URL on your Resume
You may not believe me if you are not super into LinkedIn or social media, but it is now a best practice to include your LinkedIn URL on your resume in your contact information.
As a recruiter myself, I personally love this one. I am able to quickly click and see a candidate’s whole profile and get a better sense of who they are.
Make sure you clean it up a little bit though… edit your LinkedIn URL through LinkedIn so it is just your name as well and take away the https:// when you copy and paste it onto your resume.
It should look like this www.linkedin.com/in/yourname and can be added right in line with the rest of your contact information on your resume.
Make sure that your LinkedIn profile is updated and filled out correctly before you start applying!
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In conclusion, it is essential to do everything you can to let the recruiter or hiring manager know that you are going to be a great contribution to their company.
You do not want something as simple as the contact information making them doubt you will have modern and effective ideas.
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