Will Your Resume Make it Past a Spam Filter?
Happy New Year...long time no post. For the first time in several years I took some actual time away from work, writing, and blogging for the holidays. It was a little difficult to stay away from the computer but I know my husband, family, and friends appreciated it. It felt great to take a break but it also feels good to get back to work.
I found a website, Sparklist, that is really for reviewing newsletters for words that will trip up the spam blocker feature on most email programs but it occurred to me that it could be used for resumes too. Try cutting and pasting your resume into the review section of this site to see if there are any words in the document that might cause it to be tagged by spam blocker when you email it to a recruiter or hiring manager. I have never heard of a resume being blocked but you never know and this website is easy to use and free so it couldn't hurt to check.
Article by Liz Handlin and courtesy of Ultimate Resumes
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