5 Smart Ways to Make Recruiters Like You and Your Resume

5 Smart Ways to Make Recruiters Like You & Your Resume #1 Include job-relevant experience in your resume. RESUME CV in Applicant tracking systems always scan resumes and often skip cover letters 50% of people who look at your application ignore your cover letter Recruiters like "relevant experience." Include experience related keywords to not be ignored. Make sure your resume includes 100% of the information. Read more : The Second Biggest Cover Letter Faux Pas, http://buff.ly/lbvMGrV, AvidCareerist #2. Tell the truth. tttttitiii 98% of employers conduct reference and/or background checks to verify resume accuracy. They verify: Former Employers Employment Dates Job titles/ Responsibilities Degrees Certifications Licenses Etc. Make sure your resume contains accurate information. Read more : Your Resume: 6 Facts Employers Verify, http://buff.ly/lbvR9ee, AvidCareerist #3. "Show" your readers what you can do with accomplishment statements (facts). Don't "tell" them about yourself with adjectives (opinions). assertive l outstanding communicative persuasive visionary Motivaled influential lexible EXceptionalpositiveempalheliçlaxibility Eiperienced Creativ e organizeda changeSive Describe your signature accomplishments. Focus on in-demand skills. For example, leadership skills in high demand globally include: Change Management Talent Management Coaching Others Creativity Tactical Implementation JUST THE FACTS, not opinions. Give your reader Read more : 5 Critical Leadership Skills to Showcase on Your Resume, http://buff.ly/14LZirK, AvidCareerist #4. Use the resume file format specified in the job posting. When nothing is specified, default to .doc. Read the specifications. Resume Formats DOG MS Word Resume PDF PDF Resume Opens in all versions of Microsoft Word. Annoys many recruiters. Use at your own risk. Preferred by most recruiters. When recruiters SPECIFY If you don't, you might be seen as uncooperative, unwilling to respect processes, and unable to pay attention to detail. , give them Read more : The PDF Resume is Dead, http://buff.ly/15ES8D9, AvidCareerist #5. Address your resume and cover letter to the right person. ? COVER LETTER to Double check your cover letter addressee and email address before you hit send! If you're re-using cover letters, be sure to update the addressee's name (see "unable to pay attention to detail" above). Read more : The Little Cover Letter Mistake That Will Get Your Resume Ignored, http://bit.ly/18DqtWI http://freeresumebuilder.org/ Written by Donna Svei, http://www.avidcareerist.com/ Free Resume Builder DESCRIPTION