Friday, March 13, 2020

Dispelling Resume Myths - I Can Use the Same Resume for Every Job Application

Dispelling Resume Myths - I Can Use the Same Resume for Every Job ApplicationI can use the same resume to apply to every job that I want, right?Only if every job you apply to is exactly the same, with exactly the same criteria, requirements, and desired qualifications Whats the likelihood of that? Not very likelyTarget your resume to the position you want, but dont be opposed to making small customizations when necessary. Making small changes can really help increase your candidacy and resume response rate. Consider the following small adjustments to increase your competitiveness Changing your job target/title Reorganizing keywords Restructuring the buchung of bullet points with the most relevant at the top Moving education around when its critical to the position, even placing it at the top Focusing on relevant results in the top third of the resumeMaking a few small tweaks can have a sizable impact on your resume response rate and whether the employer will view you as a qualified c andidate. Dont let one small change that you could have made hold you back from that interview for that great new position you want.My name is Jessica Hernandez, and Im the President/CEO of Great Resumes Fast. My passion is giving job seekers who dont have the experience, expertise, or time the tools and resources they need to find their next great career My specialty is resume writing, and I use my 12+ years experience as a recruiter and HR manager to create interview-worthy resumes for my clients.

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