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Landing that job interview -Resume tips

8/26/2014

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By: Amanda Kay

Are you having trouble applying for numerous jobs and never getting a call back?

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Many hiring managers may never see your resume. Companies are using applicant tracking systems (ATS) to scan resumes for keywords. If the company doesn't use ATS, according to a study by TheLadders, the average recruiter spends six seconds scanning a resume before deciding whether or not to pursue an applicant. 6 seconds!! So If your resume doesn't match what the companies are looking for, you resume could be tossed away and never looked at. 

Resume dos and don'ts

  • So many times people just list a paragraph of generic skills that many recruiters see over and over again. When listing your skills, write a detailed description of where and how you obtained each skill and experience. When listing skills, make sure they are not generic and instead specific to the job you are applying for.
  • Don't create a generic resume to use for all job applications. Employers like to find prospects that genuinely want to work for their company. A generic resume appears as though the applicant has applied to a mass number of companies and doesn't really care what particular company they want to work for. Customize your resume for each job you apply for and emphasize the specific skills and experiences called for the job description. 
  • Did you know that over 60% of resumes are being tossed because of how they are formatted? 
          Do not try to make your resume all fancy using extra graphics or fonts. Many of the graphics can not be downloaded 
           when recruiters pull your resume. So to prevent your resume from being discarded, omit creating

            fancy resumes and use simple fonts. 



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1 Comment
Kay
8/26/2014 02:35:41 pm

I love this! Very helpful tips!

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