Resumes for the Digital Age
With the advancements in technology it’s only logical for companies to advance all of their systems. While this can be a good thing, sometimes it can also spell certain doom for those trying to apply for open positions. With the current job market, the competition is more fierce than ever. Human Resource departments are getting inundated with applicants for any and all positions and because of this, more and more companies are moving to automated systems. While this may be a benefit to the company, it can, and most likely will, work against the job seeker.
Writing a resume can be hard enough without having to make sure you hit on all of the points listed in a job description. These days you now have to worry about whether or not your resume contains the proper keywords. Keywords that will be recognized by the electronic applicant tracking system that company may be using. It’s imperative to re-evaluate your resume to make sure it’s up to the task of being put through one of these automated systems. Yahoo! HotJobs posted a great article listing 7 tips on mastering these automated systems. Head on over here to read their full article.