Catching the right attention with your resume
Reprinted courtesy of TheCareerNews.com
ISSAQUAH, WA -- Human Resources departments receive resumes in such large volumes that potential employers spend as little as 10-20 seconds reviewing each one. What does this mean to you as a job seeker? It means that you have approximately 10 seconds to catch a potential employer's attention.
Here are a few ideas you can use to help generate interest in your resume. First, begin your resume with a quick summary of your qualifications. It should contain a few short bullets that highlight your top talents and skills. Consider using keywords throughout your resume since many companies use keywords to sort and file resumes. Many job postings are loaded with industry and position specific buzzwords. Take your cues straight from the source and include those same words in your resume.
To find more keywords, read trade magazines, research industry trends and visit professional association web sites. By including key pieces of information and highlighting the information that is relevant to the position you are applying for, you're more likely to catch the eye of a potential employer during those few critical seconds.
Article abridged from Lockergnome.com, and reprinted from TheCareerNews.com. Get the latest breaking News, Tips and Tools for your job search, Free!
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