Soft Skills Mini Tip: Getting Past Resume Electronic Filters
In this day and age of electronic submittal of your resume, how do you get past the electronic filters to obtain an interview in order to demonstrate good attitude and initiative?
I received this inquiry recently and it reminded me how much this question is of concern to job seekers. I believe employers are looking for skills that match their needs, and that match must be clearly evident in the resume before an interview will be scheduled. They must see how a job seeker’s qualifications will help them with their bottom line.
Therefore, understanding how to write a resume is essential. There are many good resources about resumes, including professional resume writers, websites and books. One of the best is Susan Ireland’s book, The Perfect Resume, (New York: Penguin Group. 2010). She also gives free advice and sample resumes on her site, www.susanireland.com.
In addition, the latest surveys show that 75-80% of jobs are found through networking. Building relationships is a skill that is absolutely essential today because people refer others they like and trust. You are able to demonstrate good attitude and initiative as you build relationships, and a possible job referral or lead may be the result.
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