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Written by Admin
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Wednesday, 18 February 2009 11:01 |
Tailoring for your audience
A tailored resume shines light on those qualifications a particular employer most wants to see. As you might expect, tailored resumes are most likely to get you an interview. To tailor your resume, though, you'll need to do some research into specific companies and positions. If you are unsure how to conduct research or what to look for, please see read more about the job search . Regardless of the approach you take to writing your resume (generic or tailored), if you are creating a traditional print resume, you should write with two kinds of readers in mind: Skimmers: Resume readers are usually very busy and will probably not read every word. Especially on their first reading, busy readers will scan for desired information. Try to make such information easy to find "at a glance." Give your resume the 15-second test: What information stands out? What information gets lost in the rush. Skeptics: Once your resume has been skimmed, resume readers will look more closely and critically. Your resume may leave a good first impression on readers, but how will it look on closer inspection? Do you provide evidence and details for the careful reader? How can you make your resume look convincing "under the microscope"? How can you write for both kinds of readers at once? A key strategy involves using organization and page design to create a resume that can be skimmed easily and read critically.
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