Resumes Must Specifically Match Job Descriptions
Resumes critically must “show clearly how your skills & qualifications meet the SPECIFIC JOB description” and “if you’re not a perfect fit on paper for a particular job, you need to look for creative ways to get the hiring manager’s attention.” This is according to Rebecca Anderson (VP Queens University quoted on charlotteobserver.com) who has apparently seen so many resumes she’s lost count. She talks about how to be creative by mentioning an applicant who said that on first reading of her resume she may not seem a great fit for the position “but give me a chance to let you know why I think my skills are transferable”. I get the impression Anderson gave her an interview.
Anderson goes on to say that another critical issue is “a nice fit for the organization” and for the individual applying as well and links this judgment to the level of preparation candidates demonstrate at the interview.
There is an online ‘editable’ example resume, so you can adjust for job descriptions here: resume example
3 comments
rictownsend says:
December 17, 2010 at 7:12 am (UTC 0)
Sorry the link above is to a further explanation here is the direct link: resume example
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January 25, 2011 at 9:59 am (UTC 0)
Hi check this out. It might be helpful for you – http://samplejobdescriptions.blogspot.com Raju