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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]HR here - if you aren’t getting a 5-8% positive response rate on your resume, - so a recruiter response out of every 20 applications or so - there is something ‘off’ about your resume and role you are applying to. Not saying it’s bad. But you should customize resumes to each role you apply for - ESPECIALLY in this tight labor market. Here’s one tip - Fold your resume in half. From the visible top portion alone a random stranger should be able to discern the exact role you are going for. [/quote]

Hi HR poster - thx for the tip but quick question: if i wanted to highlight the matching skills to the position do i create/move a 'SKILLS' section to the top with bullet-points so human/AI could easily see how well they match the required/desired qualifications, instead of a rundown of experiences/roles/responsibilities? [/quote]

Generally a recruiter will spend about 60 seconds scanning your resume. So your match has to pop. I’d customize the skills section to match the job description. Put the SKILlS section under your profile statement if you have one. And then follow that section with EXPERIENCE which chronicles your roles responsibilities. If you’re in the private sector list your roles up to 10-15 years ago. That’s it. I know it’s hard but truncate your resume. I don’t care about what you did 20 years ago or your first job out of college. [/quote]
 :thumbup:  :thumbup:  :thumbup: much appreciated![/quote]

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