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Avoid this resume mistake
About the F-shaped pattern
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I’ve reviewed hundreds of resumes.
Here’s a mistake many entry-level job seekers make, and how you can avoid it.
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Impact-based accomplishments are hidden
I remember seeing an impressive resume once.
It showed clear impact in numbers, like:
“Increased revenue by 20%.”
But it was hidden at the end of the sentence, like:
“Conducted user research to inform conversion rate optimization strategies, which increased revenue by 20%.”
Make your accomplishments more visible
If this person knew about the F-shaped pattern, they would’ve written:
“Increased revenue by 20% by conducting user research to inform conversion rate optimization strategies.”
People scan in F-shaped patterns.
Which is more important for recruiters to read:
Conducted user research…
Or increased revenue by 20%?
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Psst: you can read more about the F-shaped pattern on this LinkedIn post.
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