Recruiters scan hundreds of resumes daily and in usually about 15 seconds or less, a highly skilled recruiter can easily determine if a job-seeker meets the qualifications of a position. This is an employer’s market (greater amount of applicants then jobs), so keep in mind organizations are literally being flooded with resumes from under-qualified and overly-qualified applicants, which makes the process of finding “true talent” even harder. Here are some top key points you should keep in mind if you are actively searching for employment:

• If you have experience that relates to the position of interest, make sure this is clearly highlighted in your resume
• Be honest, do not embellish the facts
• Use a consistent font and lay-out
• Proofread!
• Most organizations have applicant tracking systems but if you are sending a resume through snail mail fancy paper or graphics are unnecessary and can be distracting
• Keep it professional, not personal
• Use action words that describe past job duties such as “implemented”, “achieved”, “managed”, and “coordinated”

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