You want the best job candidates to apply for roles across your business. To date, you’ve received many job applications. But to find the best applicants, you need to consider the potential red and green flags that may appear on your candidates’ resumes.
These red and green flags can help you identify the cream of the crop in your quest for top talent. Consider them as you assess candidates, and you can quickly find quality candidates to fill roles across your business.
Common Red Flags on Candidates’ Resumes
1. Not Providing Enough Information
You need sufficient information to determine if a job candidate deserves an opportunity with your business. However, if a candidate does not provide the required information, you cannot adequately judge their experience and expertise. At this point, you should move on to other candidates.
2. Employment Gaps
If a candidate has a significant employment gap, follow up with them about it. Find out why the candidate took time away from their career. If the candidate has a valid reason for their employment gap, you can still consider them for a role. Comparatively, if the candidate cannot explain their employment gap, you can remove this individual from consideration for a role.
3. Lack of Career Growth
The best candidate wants to do everything possible to take on new responsibilities and thrive in any role. If a candidate has stayed in one role for an extended period of time, ask them why. The candidate’s lack of career progression may indicate this individual is unwilling to do what’s necessary to grow with a company.
Common Green Flags on Candidates’ Resumes
1. Attention to Detail
Ideally, a job candidate’s resume should align with the role they want to land. It can include terms and phrases from your job description. If it does, the candidate likely took time to learn about the role and your company and tailored their resume accordingly.
2. Career Progression
When you read a candidate’s resume, it should be clear how this individual has built their career. The resume can highlight how a candidate has developed their skills and experience over the years. Also, the resume can illustrate why a candidate is ready to take the next step forward in their career.
3. Easy to Read
You should have no trouble reading a candidate’s resume and learning about this individual. The resume should be concise and easy to understand. In addition, you can seamlessly view the resume on a desktop computer or mobile device and share it with colleagues as needed.
Keep an Eye Out for Red and Green Flags on Candidates’ Resumes
Read a resume carefully and watch for red and green flags. If a candidate appears to be a viable candidate, you can contact them to schedule an interview. Conversely, if an applicant’s resume raises significant concerns, you may want to pursue other candidates.
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