When I applied for jobs,
I’d tailor my resume for each position.
I wasn’t subtle.
I would ensure
that the employer’s needs
were CLEARLY addressed.
If the employer said
they wanted an analyst
with three years of experience or more,
I stated baldly that
I had more than three years of experience,
even if I had ten years of experience.
Why?
Because the hiring manager
was scanning the resume looking for ‘three years.’
Now
many companies use programs
to scan resumes looking for key words.
“In a 2012 interview
with Infusive Solutions,
Peter Cappelli
– a Wharton School of Business professor
and the author of
“Why Good People Can’t Get Jobs” –
explains how hiring requirements
have shifted
from hire for attitude and train for skill
to in most cases
considering only candidates
who can contribute immediately.”
Tailor your resume.
Address requirements directly.