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Recent surveys show that when it comes to the job search, traditional resumes work best, and timing is important for job interviews.

A survey of business leaders revealed that most of them – 8 out of 10 – prefer traditional resumes in a Word or PDF format. Very few wanted to see online profiles, video or infographic resumes. Hiring managers spend just a few seconds initially scanning a resume, looking for certain things, in order to determine if they should delve more deeply into it. What they want most is something that is clearly written and easy to read.

Here are a few things job seekers should not do on their resume:

Make it too elaborate.

Avoid all the bells and whistles. Simple is best. If you add too many images or colors, it simply becomes a distraction from the important information.

You should use standard fonts, nothing fancy, standard margins, headings for the different areas, and bullet points for your information.

Focus only on job duties.

Hiring managers are more interested in your accomplishments, the impact you had on your company’s bottom line, rather than what your day-to-day routine was. They want to know what your contribution was.

Include superfluous information.

Hiring managers are not interested in interests or hobbies. A statement of your objective is also a waste of space, as is the statement that references are available upon request.

The time of the Interview matters.

Another survey shows that the best time to come for an interview is between 9 and 11 a.m. It’s when hiring managers are in the most agreeable mood. They have had time to establish priorities and gain some momentum for the day, but usually have not yet had to sit through any meetings.

Late afternoon is generally the worst time to come for an interview. Hiring managers are generally more tired and more focused on other priorities. And, as with most interactions, the first few minutes are the most important. People form judgments very quickly, and hiring managers are no exception.

A majority of the hiring managers said they form an opinion about the job candidate within the first 15 minutes. So, when a job candidate first meets a hiring manager, he should offer a firm handshake, look the manager in the eye, smile, and look confident.

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