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Eight seconds. 
That’s all the time you have to get your potential employer interested in taking a second look at your resume. We have all heard this statistic, haven’t we? The number changes a bit here and there, but from numerous experiment and HR's feedback, we can be certain that it's extremely difficult to make a good first impression with resumes nowadays. 
And given the current labour market status in Canada and US, having an impressive resume is not an advantage but rather a prerequisite for an employer to want to pick up the phone and give you a call, this is especially true if your resume is submitted online instead of through a referral. 
So whether you are actively seeking opportunities or not in 2017, maybe it's worth sitting down and redesign that resume you wrote years ago when you first graduated from university. The resume trends keep evolving with each passing year. So, if you are still stuck in the same old resume rut, chances are that it may jeopardize your career moves.
Here are four quick tips to get your resume in shipshape condition in 2017, so that it will stand out from the crowd.

Forget about the keyword

One of the main tips that were popular earlier on resume writing was to include keywords and buzzwords that may have been used in the job postings. This was to get past the shady ATS (or applicant tracking software), which scan the submitted resumes that reach the system and only let ‘specific’ ones pass through to recruiters' inboxes.
However, most companies have realized the shortcomings of this technique, so you don’t need to fill your resume with all the impressive keywords and try to beat the robots anymore. Instead, figure out what the companies are really looking for behind those keywords and just be honest and precise about how your skills can be transferred to this new job.

Make it visually attractive

The resume itself is your brand image, there is a lot an employer can tell from looking at it. It showcases your creative skills, personality and attention to details all in one go. 
Nothing turns off a recruiter more than a hot mess resume. True, employers are looking for an impressive resume document with the right substance, but at the same time, making good presentation is just as important nowadays.  A sloppily formatted Word document isn’t going to get you anywhere far. In contrast, a truly creative and posh resume might open up more doors for you, take a look at these 40 truly creative resume designs to see what I mean. 
If you are in creativefield such as design, film, creative writing and digital marketing, infographic and multimedia resumes seems to be the new rage now. In other traditional industries, it doesn't hurt to bring more colours into your resume. The least you can do is to give some more thoughts to the formatting and readability, use fonts and bullet points wisely.

Drop the cliche language

Are you a “results-driven person”? Well, so are thousands of other people who are also looking for a job. Team player? Go-getter? Fast learner? Problem solver?.... You get the point. 
In fact, this is known as “zombie language” in the professional world and is a total turn off for the prospective employers because it doesn't build your characters as an individual and differentiate you from another candidate. 
Ditching the “zombie language” will boost your chances of getting a job, according to career expert Liz Ryan. So, no matter how tempted you might be to use phrases like "strong communication skills", it is advisable that you stay away from these. 
Once you’ve removed the zombie language from your resumes, you’ll need to replace them with information that may actually resonate with hiring managers. Strong action words like achieved, improved, mentored, managed, and created are among the best, and don't forget to always use numbers and examples to follow up.

Enhance Personal Branding in your resume

Branding isn't only important for business. It is also important for you as a professional. In fact, personal branding has taken on increasing importance as the workforce embraces creativity, personal media and individualism. It allows you to build an instant credibility, and also for the employers to get a real insightful look at who you are and what your values are.
First, delete the career objective section, employers don't need to know that you want a "challenging position to advance my career", it is a waste of space. Instead, you should start with a strong personal brand statement, not many job seekers are providing it nowadays therefore by doing so, you will stand out from the pack. This personal statement will set the tone for you as a candidate. You can put this statement at the top of your resume or integrate it in your highlight. 
Another popular trend to enhance your personal brand is to link to your professional profiles, LinkedIn is obviously the best choice as it also includes your online endorsement and references. Twitter and Facebook are optional, if you dare. If you have other online identities that are related to your industry such as a blog or an online community ( Podcast, Quora etc), they also give the employers a chance to learn more about the contributions you’ve made in your field. 
Good luck to all in 2017, May the Resume Force be with you.
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