Will employers overlook a resume if there is too much information on it?

Question

I have been working in the field of education for over 5 years now, and want to switch careers. It is a lot harder than I thought. I have good communications skills, but it's hard to relay that when you have forward a resume online before even getting to speak to someone. I read the qualifications for the jobs, and check off all of the things that I have (and more). But then I do not get a response. One interview I made it to actually told me that I was over qualified. Should I leave some things off my resume? I want to go into administration/secretatial ( just enough to take care of my son-
but they are not biting).

Answer 1

Resumes are not "one version fits all" documents. You have to customize your resume to the particular job for which you are applying. I am not saying lie. I am saying emphasize the qualifications they are looking for. Word what you did in your previous job so it tells the prospective employer about what you did in your previous job that would make you a good employee for them. Leave out what doesn't apply. For instance, what did you do in the field of education that will qualify you for and administration/secretarial job. They don't care if your students scored high on their exams. The care how well you push paper, how good an organizer you are, how good you are at influencing people, and are you good at multi-tasking.

Check out the qualifications they say they are looking for in their advertisement, and tell them how you fit that.

And if your resume is more than a couple of pages long, they will toss it. They don't have time to read it. And they are probably looking for someone who can organize their thoughts rather than ramble on like I do. ;o)))

Answer 2

When you say you have good communication skills most people would htink that means tha tyou would be able to sell yourself easily in typing.
I know for a fact employers will look over your resume if it is too long (more than one page). Former employers have always told me that you want to make sure that the most important jobs are on there, don't worry about putting down everything.

Answer 3

Hi
Definately no more than 2 pages, the higher your level of qualifications the briefer you should be about the earlier ones
ie just list how many a-c grades including naths english etc for gcse's or equivalent

keep descriptions of roles brief
job title, responisbilities and key achievements

Maybe include a covering letter or opening statement to justify why you are going for such roles, circumstances etc.

Hope that helps - if you are posting on monster etc they also search for key words I believe so try to think of the words the employee would be using to descrive their potential employee
Tasha

Answer 4

Condense as much as possible. If it is over a page, it is unlikely it will even be read.

Are you serious about this??? if so, go to Borders or Barnes and Noble, go to the business section and get a book on resumes. It might set you back $ 25-30, but is your career worth $ 25-30.??

Answer 5

I would certainly try to cut it down to one page. When I was in college years ago, I had a crappy part-time job at a retail store (yes, I know that's redundant). Anyway, I remember a guy dropping off a resume that was SIX PAGES long. Among the highlights he was proud enough to list: being president of his sixth-grade class.

We laughed about that one for weeks.

Answer 6

Prospective employers often just scan through the first page, so it's important to make sure the most relevant details are there. Re-design your CV for each application. It may take a bit of time, but it's worth it.

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Answer 8

Hmmm, well, I think they might. I have made this error myself. They say your resume should not be more than two pages. (Printed). Leave some stuff out, or else just give very, very brief descriptions. Later at the interview you can elaborate.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

sometimes id there is too much to read the employer may not feel like reading the resume, or perhaps you are over qualified?