It’s said that on average, a recruiter spends between three and eight seconds scanning your resume before deciding if it warrants a closer look. On the flip side, customising your cover letter and resume for every single job you are applying for may seem like an inordinate amount of time on the application process, especially if you are applying for many roles at a time. This also applies to organisations with an online application process. ​Evaluate the job descriptionWhen putting together a job description, hiring managers and unit heads put the most essential skills and responsibilities at the top of this section. As much as you can, use specific figures and percentages and quantify your achievements and accomplishments.

Source: Standard Digital November 18, 2017 08:48 UTC