Tips for Getting your Resume Noticed

Tips for Getting your Resume Noticed

* Write a compelling chronological resume. Highlight results you achieved in previous jobs.

* Use high impact, relevant keywords to get noticed and be found. Employers & Recruiters use keywords to search the resume bank and their internal Applicant Tracking Systems (much like how you use Google) Think keywords!

* Keep your resume updated.

* Refresh your Resume often--the most recent resumes come up first in specific search results.

* Post your Resume to target niche sites such as CareerWomen.com, DiversitySearch.com and MBACareers.com...Post to All resume banks you are qualified for.

* Apply to individual jobs you are interested in and qualified for. Don't only expect Employers/Recruiters to find you in a Resume Bank.

* Write personalized cover letters highlighting why you are the Best candidate for the job. Focus on opportunities; tell the potential employer how you can make an impact.

* Participate in online job fairs.

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