The number one piece of advice people hear about resumes is "tailor your resume to each job." But how do you "tailor" a resume? What exactly do you need to change? A good resume is about YOU. A great resume is about THEM. Alter your resume so it aligns with each position you are applying for.
Match wording
Firstly go through and match the wording in your resume to the job description. This will increase the chances of your resume getting through an Applicant Tracking System filter. Also the Recruiter screening applications may not necessarily know the technical nuances of the position. If the job description says "finance" instead of "accounting" then put that in your resume. If the job description says "cloud" instead of "Saas" then put that in your resume. If the job description says "biscuits" instead of "cookies" then put that in your resume. Make it easy for the person (or computer system) reviewing your resume to see that you have relevant skills or experience.
Make the first bullet point relevant
Change the order of the bullet points for each position so the first one is immediately relevant to the position you are applying for. Hook them in so they keep reading the rest of your accomplishments for that job before they skim to the next job you have listed.
Remove irrelevant information
Remember a recruiter is only going to look at your resume for 7 seconds. Remove information that isn't applicable to the position you are applying for. Don't make them have to read through information that doesn't help your application to find the information that is relevant.
Put skills in context
Recruiters prefer to see skills in context. Show them how and why you have used a skills. This helps prove that you really do possess the skill. Make sure to include quantifiable accomplishments to further convince them.
Prove you are a good fit for the job
A career coach can help you tailor your resume.
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