Importance of Tailoring Your Resume to the Job You Want 

 
Tailoring your resume to your desired job is crucial in today’s competitive job market. Employers receive hundreds of resumes for each job posting, so making your resume stand out is important. 

Carefully read the job description and identify the critical skills and experiences the employer looks for. Then, highlight your relevant skills, and doing so will show the employer that you have the qualifications they are looking for. 

Try to use the same language and keywords used in the job description. They are the words that will help your resume pass the applicant tracking system (ATS) many companies use to screen resumes. 

Customize your resume to the company and industry you are applying to. Research the company’s mission statement and values, incorporating them into your resume. The action will show the employer that you are a good fit for their organization.  

Tailoring your resume to the job you want is essential in today’s job market. You can increase your chances of landing your job by highlighting your skills and experiences, using the same language and keywords as the job description, and customizing your resume to the company and industry. 

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Author: Mike Balof

A retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Mike used to lay in bed at night and worry about what would happen if his plant closed or found himself without a job. One day his plant closed. Rather than panic and hysteria (OK, maybe a little) Mike found himself carried away on the adventure of his life. Mike started with the best job he ever had working at Home Depot. He spent 8 years working with job seekers at a local workforce center, helping them to find employment. He then started his own company developing courses, writing books and urging others to follow their own paths into the future. Mike holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training and a Bachelor of Business Management, earned through the University of Phoenix and an AAS degree in Electronics Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. Mike is a member of the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society.

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