Thousands of Resumes, So Little Time - CareerAlley

Thousands of Resumes, So Little Time - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it. Bill Cosby Its so easy (relatively speaking) to send your resume to companies, apply for specific jobs online, email your resume to recruiters and sign up at lots of job search sites. Companies like Google and Apple can get hundreds (or more) of applications for every job posting. Even if that number is inflated, it is humanly impossible to read every resume received. Thats why most companies these days use key word search to narrow down the resumes that are worth reviewing. Companies that depend on recruiters to source candidates can receive 20-30 resumes per job opening. As a hiring manager, it is unlikely that you will read through 30 resumes (let alone hundreds) for any one job opportunity. Two really important filters are used to trim the volume of resumes down to a manageable level qualifications and key word search. If you fail on either of these points you are unlikely to have your resume seen by the right people (whether you are the right candidate or not). There are other factors to consider as well (spelling errors). So, what can you do to ensure that your resume stands out from the crowd? How do you get your resume to the top of the list? Resume Keywords The sheer volume of resumes sent via the Internet (email or otherwise) forces the use of keywords. The general guess is that upwards of 85% of all resumes are searched for keywords. Keywords are used both, on the resumes you submit for specific jobs as well as resumes you post on job search sites. Keywords vary across job functions and industries, but there are some standard words that are searched on every resume. These are your action words, they indicate what you have done (such as managed, implemented, created, completed, etc.). There is a reason they are called key words, they will unlock the interview door for you if used correctly. Resume Keywords Resume Keywords and How to Use Them The Most Powerful Words to Use on Your Resume Industry specific resume keywords Qualifications Assuming your resume makes it through the keyword search, your qualifications (embedded in your experience) is the next filter that will be used. You may be the best at what you do (or have done), but no one will know if your accomplishments are not included in your resume. This includes job titles, certifications and education, professional organizations and (of course) your experience. Summary of Qualifications Resume Qualifications Examples: Resume Summary of Qualifications Curriculum Vitae Template Good luck in your search.Joey Trebif