Resume mastery is an art and it takes time to learn. In the present case scenario, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) often act as gatekeepers in the job-hunting process. This system scores resumes based on the keywords and it can reject the resumes if the right keywords are not mentioned and a potential candidate can be overlooked due to this mechanism.
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Companies tailor job descriptions to their specific needs, often including detailed requirements for skills and experience. Sending a generic resume to multiple companies can increase your chances of rejection, especially if it doesn’t align perfectly with the targeted job’s criteria.
There are simple tricks and tips for resume mastery. Get your resume short-listed and get a call from the hiring manager.
1. Research about the Keywords
- Analyze Job Descriptions: The candidate must go through the job description carefully and identify key skills, qualifications and experiences mentioned there.
- Use Online Tools: There are several online tools available that can highlight important keywords and skills like SkillSyncer, Jobscan, Resunate, Zety etc.
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2. Alignment with Skills
- Match skills to Job Requirements: Ensure the skills you mentioned in the resume directly align with the skills written in the job description.
- Quantify Achievements: Instead of writing “increased accuracy” say “increased accuracy by 5%”. This metric demonstrates your skills effectively.
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3. Resume Formatting
- Use Clear and Error-Free Language: Resume mastery involves attention to detail. Avoid complex sentences and ensure the resume is free from grammatical errors.
- Maintain a Consistent Format: If you add three bullet points while describing your project for a company make sure that other projects follow the same format.
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4. Instead of Generic go for Specific
- Customize for Each Job: Create a unique version of your resume for each job application focusing on the specific requirements of the position.
- Highlight Relevant Experiences: Emphasize experiences that directly relate to the job’s key responsibilities.
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5. Use ATS-Friendly Formats:
- Avoid Fancy Formatting: If you are looking for resume mastery, you don’t need to be fancy. Instead, go for simple formatting and avoid using photographs while sending a resume.
- Save as PDF: This format is standard and ATS-Friendly preserves the layout.
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Resume Mastery: Final Thoughts
It is not always humanly possible that all your skills and experiences 100% match the job description but if at least the JD aligns with your set of skills by 50-60% just give it a try. Because you never know what job God has already planned for you. Best of luck for your job-hunting journey.
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