Part of job searching is ensuring you are applying to several jobs at once. When applying to various jobs, it is important to tweak your resume so it links to the job for which you are applying. You should have one master resume and cover letter that you can then tweak to suit the job description. It is not enough to substitute one company name for another! Think about what you want your resume to say to the employer. It should link directly to each bullet point or requirement listed within the job description. This will require a bit of time and effort, on your part, to complete. If done well, this is an extremely effective method of getting your resume noticed, showing you are serious about your job search and willing to put in the extra effort needed to be successful. So how do I tweak a resume? Sit down with a highlighter and read the job description. Go through and highlight the points that seem important (they could be mentioned repeatedly) and the points that you could speak to with your experience and skills. This is always step one— you can’t tweak your resume for a position if you don’t know what the job requires. If you have an objective on your resume, tweak it! Objectives are great as it shows the employer the type of work you are wishing to find. Be sure to always tweak your objective so that it corresponds with the job! This will show the employer you are interested in working for their company. Show you know the company's core mission and needs. You should research the company. If you can show you understand the core mission of the company and how they relate to the job, you will show you are interested in working for that company. Furthermore, if you can identify some needs of the company and how you can address them, add that in your resume. Ask a friend Ask someone else—your case manager, a friend or teacher— to examine your resume. If they can explain why you’re interested in the position just based on reading your resume, then you have tweaked it well! If your friend can’t work out why you’re applying or how you’re a good fit, then more tailoring is likely needed. Top Tips: Always be searching for more than one job Read the job description carefully Tweak your objective to meet the job Have one master resume and cover letter
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Alex
5/6/2017 03:12:00 am
Actually, you should absolutely NEVER put an objective on your resume. They may actually hurt rather than help. They're highly outdated at this point, because short as they may be, they still take up valuable real estate that could be better used for showing your skills and experience. If you want to tell the employer what kind of work you hope to find, that's what the cover letter is for.
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