Being on the receiving end of so many
resumes as a recruiter and human resource manager, I thought it would be easy to write a good resume but after completing Gayle's course I realised just how little I had actually known.
Someone who has trained with an award - winning resume writer and reviewed countless
resumes as a recruiter.
Though it differs from recruiters, they will have a general idea of what to look for in
a resume as a recruiter.
Reply 23 Kenji Crosland January 7, 2010 at 12:54 pm Although I never liked five page
resumes as a recruiter, I would go through them to see if the candidate was qualified or not.
Keep in mind that this format does not work as well for blind job applications (via a job board) that specifically ask for
a resume as some recruiters / managers may not know what to do with a letter with no resume — or may see it as inability to follow directions.
I have reviewed literally 1000's of
resumes as a Recruiter, as a former HR Director, as a Master's level Career Counselor, and as the Director of a college Career Services Center.
Not exact matches
As a former executive
recruiter, I reviewed and made decisions on hundreds of thousands of
resumes
As a professional
recruiter, I look at over 300
resumes a week.
As Law.com reported yesterday, it was Gadre's departure that resulted in the job - search feeding frenzy that landed Ullyot his new gig — what one legal recruiter described as one of the most competitive searches he had ever handled, with hundreds of high - level lawyers sending in resume
As Law.com reported yesterday, it was Gadre's departure that resulted in the job - search feeding frenzy that landed Ullyot his new gig — what one legal
recruiter described
as one of the most competitive searches he had ever handled, with hundreds of high - level lawyers sending in resume
as one of the most competitive searches he had ever handled, with hundreds of high - level lawyers sending in
resumes.
In the past, LinkedIn was known
as less of a social network and more of an online
resume to catch the attention of
recruiters.
We directly assist you,
as needed, in filling out and submitting applications or
resumes, contacting
recruiters, faxing / emailing documents to employers, and handling any problems that may come up during the application process.
And just
as you don't have the time or desire to thoughtfully examine every email from a Nigerian prince or hawke of body - enhancing products,
recruiters don't have the time or desire to carefully contemplate the hundreds of
resumes crossing their desks every day.
Many
resumes I see
as a
recruiter either don't have achievements listed (only responsibilities) or the achievements listed are not specific and measurable.
During my days
as a
recruiter, I see hundreds of
resume per day.
Many job seekers view
recruiters as only interested in their bottom lines and fully willing to throw
resumes at the wall to see what sticks.
So, let's break down the reasons why corporate
recruiters flock to social media sites
as they sift through
resumes in search of that perfect candidate.
It will have no effect on how the ATS reads your
resume and
recruiters are used to it, so have no fear in using that second page so long
as your level of experience calls for it.
In that case, it falls on
recruiters and recruiting coordinators to act
as the first line of defense and hand - screen all
resumes that come through the door.
Many employers use applicant tracking systems software (or ATS, for short) to screen
resume applications
as they are submitted, rank them based on their information, and send only the most qualified candidates over to the
recruiter or hiring manager for review.
Finally, remember that if you're a strong candidate with applicable skills
recruiters will be interested in you
as a candidate, regardless of how they come about your
resume.
Resume writers are trained to not only help you tell your career story, but to frame the information in a way that will get past the electronic filters, known
as applicant tracking systems (ATS), and catch the attention of
recruiters.
A
resume expert who offers real - world perspective
as a hiring manager,
recruiter, or job hunter (combined with professional training) also represents the best executive
resume writer for your leadership career.
As an international student, it was tough to understand what
recruiters look for on a
resume.
«Put all your impressive achievements and skills «above the fold», where the
recruiter can see it
as soon
as they lay eyes on your
resume.
Recruiters will scan
resumes for certain keywords and keyphrases using technology in order to eliminate
as many
as possible.
Indeed, the best pharmacist
resume is one that catches the eye of
recruiters and encourages them to read it with
as much attention
as when you are reading your prescriptions.
It's also important to ensure that your cover letter gives a
recruiter some useful pointers
as to the elements of your
resume that they should focus on.
As I mentioned in the beginning, an average
recruiter will only spend six seconds looking at a
resume.
The
recruiter mentioned (
as many do) that they would keep his
resume on file in case any other positions became available.
Your greeting is ideally directed at a specific person (the hiring manager or
recruiter you've identified
as likely to be your
resume reader).
You'll gain a sharp, competitive edge by leveraging my credentials
as a corporate
recruiter and multiple award - winning
resume writer.
If you are directing
recruiters or potential employers to a link, such
as a blog, a social media page or an online
resume or portfolio, make sure the links are not broken and that the information is in sync with the
resume you are submitting.
Lisa relies on her experience
as a former 13 - year
recruiter to select the very best executive
resume writers & job search coaches for the Chameleon
Resumes team.
If your
recruiter or hiring manager only asked for a
resume, it's best to keep it
as a simple
as possible.
Recruiters can then go into the ATS and search for those applicants whose
resumes contain keywords related to their job opening, such
as a specific skill or experience.
Over the past few years,
recruiters have recommended the use of keywords in
resumes as a way for candidates to get noticed, and applying via a mobile device doesn't change the importance of optimizing your
resume.
The case may be that you merely thought the functional
resume was creative and different, but to a
recruiter it seems like you're hiding something, such
as a large career gap, which leads us to our next point...
As a paid contributor to LinkedIn, contributor to Fast Company and a quoted Resume and LinkedIn Expert to BBC Capital, Investor's Business Daily, Forbes, and many notable media outlets, Lisa is recognized for her experience as a 13 - year recruiter - turned - job search consultant to rising and established marketing executives who want the most effective job search strateg
As a paid contributor to LinkedIn, contributor to Fast Company and a quoted
Resume and LinkedIn Expert to BBC Capital, Investor's Business Daily, Forbes, and many notable media outlets, Lisa is recognized for her experience
as a 13 - year recruiter - turned - job search consultant to rising and established marketing executives who want the most effective job search strateg
as a 13 - year
recruiter - turned - job search consultant to rising and established marketing executives who want the most effective job search strategy.
Keep in mind,
as I always do when I'm writing a client's
resume, that the
recruiters and hiring decision makers reading your
resume are looking for specific areas of expertise and personality traits.
Recruiters and robots scan your
resume as a pre-qualifying step towards considering your candidacy.
A former
recruiter and the founder of An Expert
Resume, Laura is an expert - level executive resume writer credentialed as a Certified Professional Resume Writer, Certified Career Management Coach, Certified Interview Coach, Certified Reach Personal Brand Analyst, Twitter Certified Career Strategist, and Certified Online Professional Networking strat
Resume, Laura is an expert - level executive
resume writer credentialed as a Certified Professional Resume Writer, Certified Career Management Coach, Certified Interview Coach, Certified Reach Personal Brand Analyst, Twitter Certified Career Strategist, and Certified Online Professional Networking strat
resume writer credentialed
as a Certified Professional
Resume Writer, Certified Career Management Coach, Certified Interview Coach, Certified Reach Personal Brand Analyst, Twitter Certified Career Strategist, and Certified Online Professional Networking strat
Resume Writer, Certified Career Management Coach, Certified Interview Coach, Certified Reach Personal Brand Analyst, Twitter Certified Career Strategist, and Certified Online Professional Networking strategist.
Once you've finished creating your new
resume, you'll want to export it
as a PDF
as most
recruiters require you to send a.
Karalyn Brown is the writer of this blog, and she offers advice such
as resume tips, job seeking strategies, LinkedIn tips and reveals the secrets behind what
recruiters are looking for in the perfect candidate.
It allows a hiring manager or
recruiter to quickly see what this person has to offer
as opposed to a chronological
resume that would have it spread out in different positions.
BONUS: you'll be able to track your job application by creating a
resume online - you'll get notified
as soon
as a
recruiter opens your
resume.
If your
resume says that you've worked
as a retail manager for 5 years and you're applying for a position of a retail manager, the
recruiter already knows what duties the position includes.
Thus,
recruiters may feel
as though they are reading the same
resume over and over.
You should consider your cover letter
as a signpost and use it to direct a
recruiter towards the most relevant elements of your
resume.
Applicants can rest assured that your
resume is safe in the hands of Walrath Recruiting, and that it will be reviewed by
recruiters as soon
as possible.
As a result,
recruiters are bombarded with
resumes and job applications from a pool of candidates who are all after the same job.