LinkedIn newsletter article “Pretty but Pointless: Why You Shouldn’t Use Graphic Rating Elements in Your CV / Résumé”

As tempting as it may be when you see that many handsome CV / résumé templates use graphic rating elements (e.g. star ratings) to showcase knowledge, skills, and experience, do not use any of those in your document.

In my latest newsletter article on LinkedIn “Pretty but Pointless: Why You Shouldn’t Use Graphic Rating Elements in Your CV / Résumé”, I explain why those fancy elements are counterproductive to convincing recruiters and hiring managers of your suitability and what to do instead.

These tips are also part of my toolbox on this website and can be found here.

LinkedIn newsletter article "Pretty but Pointless: Why You Shouldn't Use Graphic Rating Elements in Your CV / Résumé"

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