Sentences with phrase «keep stacks of resumes»

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Thus, keeping in mind the sheer number of similar documents and the constraint of time, one has to really work hard and put in a lot of effort and creativity to make sure that his or her resume stands out even in a stack and can influence the concerned person enough to get a call for an interview.

Instead of sorting through a stack of printed resumes or a cluttered inbox, recruiters at most companies (including 90 % of Fortune 500) use applicant tracking systems, or ATS, to keep themselves as organized and efficient as possible.

Experts are now suggesting that submitting frequent — even daily — updates of your resume to the major job boards will keep your resume near the top of the virtual stack.

Follow these tips to help keep your resume at the top of the stack.

We'll look at five common resume mistakes that will keep your resume from reaching the top of the stack.

Do keep in mind that these systems are sophisticated enough to know if you've used the keyword within a proper context or if you've simply stacked your resume full of keyword gibberish.

Keep in mind that a hiring manager may have a stack of resumes to go through, and often, they skim first, and set aside the resumes they want to revisit.

This explanation could encourage employers to keep your resume in the stack of potential candidates.