The COVID-19 pandemic has renewed interest in the person behind the resume. This is mainly because employers focus on building and reaffirming a strong corporate culture. Choosing the right employees is a key part of it. In addition, due to the pandemic, employers pay more attention to work-life balance, mental health, and employee well-being.
If you are currently looking for a
new job, adding personal details to your resume may be exactly what you need to
improve your chances of getting the position. But how do you use these personal
details to improve and perfect your resume?
Including voluntary services
related to the pandemic
Whether you find yourself on
vacation, letting go, or just want to make a difference and support your
community, you may have participated in some pandemic volunteer services. If
so, you can include these activities in your resume. For example, you may have
been providing food voluntarily, working in a food bank, teaching vocational
skills, or even providing free childcare services. No matter what you do to
change the status quo, you can use this in your resume by showing the job
skills involved and your ideal personality traits.
For example, volunteers are
generally considered to be caring, compassionate, selfless, motivated, and
reliable; these are also important attributes of employees. If you choose to
highlight these skills in your resume, you can use this opportunity to highlight
transferable skills, such as teamwork, communication, adaptability, and
problem-solving skills.
As my company recently observed,
one in seven people in the UK has worked in the gig economy, such as providing
on-demand delivery and taxi driving services. Therefore, you can also include
paid positions that you hold, as long as these positions can prove beneficial
in the fight against COVID-19.
Add your hobbies and interests
When many people find themselves in
a local lockdown or have more free time, they begin to develop new hobbies. If
you choose to use your time to develop a hobby that looks great on your resume,
don't forget to add this. Or, you may already have some interesting hobbies
that you haven't used yet.
Some of the most popular hobbies
include learning a new language or musical instrument, engaging in photography,
painting, sports, frugality, or perhaps other side jobs such as freelance
writing or graphic design.
These hobbies and interests are
especially important if they are related to the industry of your choice. But
even if they are not, they can demonstrate your creativity and other important
assets, such as attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and project
management.
Show off the participation of your
team or club
Whether this is a new pursuit or
you have been working on your sport for years, adding a description of your
team and activities is a great way for recruiters to understand your true
identity. In addition, sports can be an ideal way to show off your skills and personality
traits.
For example, team sports such as
football, baseball or basketball require team building, communication and
passion. Other activities such as running or swimming require you to set goals
and show dedication, all of which employers want.
Outline how you care about others
Finally, if you are caring for
others during a pandemic, please make it clear. Caring-during a pandemic or in
other situations-exhibits a compassionate and regular responsibility, which is
also usually time-consuming. Therefore, showing off it is part of your life and
at the same time improving your resume.
This may include many different
roles, such as caring for loved ones or older relatives, or providing support
for those struggling with loneliness or mental health. For example, you might
use your free time to make or monitor phone calls for mental health charities
and groups.
No matter who you take care of,
this kind of activity shows that you are kind, caring, dedicated and patient.
It may also require other important skills related to the workplace, such as
good communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Together, these
skills can help strengthen your application and impress potential employers.
How to cleverly include the details
of self-development
You can add your personal details
in different places on your resume. But in the end, your goals and target
positions will determine how you choose to add them. Here are some quick tips
to consider without completely revising your resume:
If you are particularly proud of
your recent volunteer service, or your new hobbies and skills are very relevant
to the position, please add these to your profile at the top of your resume.
If you think this can support your
application, you can also add the "Hobbies and Interests" section;
this can be placed at the bottom of your resume to give you room to add more
details and skills.
Make sure to outline any
transferable skills or achievements you acquired during the pandemic in your
hobbies or employment section.
You should also update your core
skills section to reflect any new skills you learn.
As more and more companies use
social media to recruit employees, you should also update your social profile,
such as your LinkedIn page, to reflect these personal attributes. Therefore, if
you plan to update your resume, be sure to take this opportunity to take
advantage of your personal details and emphasize how this information makes you
a great employee.
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