Your resume must mirror key words and phrases in the employers job description.
- indeed, glassdoor, careerbuilder, ihireaccounting, other internet job boards pair job seekers with hiring managers. How?
- The advertisement for the job has key words and phrases laced throughout the post. An algorhythm searches your resume for key words chosen by the hiring manager. If your resume doesn't include the exact key words then your resume likely is not presented by the internet job board for consideration to the employer.
- Study the job description and make your best guess at the key words. Some job descriptions on the job board even give you a list of key words at the end of the advertisement.
- Tweak your resume to include the key words that match the particular job you are applying for.
list measurable outcomes achieved in former jobs
- Instead of listing skills in your resume try listing metrics, measurable outcomes, and successes in your past jobs. Give examples of what you have accomplished and explain how the accomplishment solved a problem for the employer. For example, the job description mentions that the employer is seeking a new employee who can mutlitask handling several separate businesses in a complex changing environment. Your resume should read: Leader of a team of 5 responsible for the accounting for 9 affiliated organizations All 9 organizations were audited annually with no material finding.
functional resumes hide employment history gaps.
- if you have gaps in your work history try a functional resume. List the lessons learned, skills learned and used to solve the former employers problems.
go light on listing soft skills
- go light mentioning soft skills, while important, the hiring manager would rather read about your demonstrated ability to solve problems.
The first vetting of resumes will exclude all but the top candidates. Write your resume in order to be noticed!