Resume Question for Human Resources/HR (Hiring Recruiter) Person

The problem is that you have no idea what kind of applicant tracking system the company on the other end has. Some places have an automated initial screen, but at my workplace (which is a large employer), when there is a position open for which I am supervisor, I see all the applicants and it's up to me to quickly screen through them to narrow down to the top 10 or so, which I then spend more time on.

I can tell you how I screen them, but I have no idea how universal this is. My personal method is that I quickly read the cover letter - which I absolutely expect to be tailored to the position. Then I screen the education and experience listed on the resume to make sure it meets the minimum requirements. I don't expect the resume to be extremely tailored to the job, but I do need it to have enough information to let me know if the person at least meets the minimum qualifications. A person should be able to figure what specific keywords I'm looking for in terms of experience based on the job description - both required and preferred skills that are listed. So, does the resume need to be tailored? Yes and no. Not every line on the resume needs to be specific, but if the job description lists 5 required skills, those 5 skills should be listed somewhere on either on the resume or in the cover letter or I am left to assume that the person is not qualified for the job.

I have to say though, once I get past the "does the person meet the minimum qualifications" (which is usually a lot of people), what really propels me to move a person to the very short "call" pile is a compelling cover letter.

Good luck to your husband.

Go old school. The quickest and fastest way to get a job. Find whose, hiring submit online, then go in person.

College Career Fairs are gold mines, the recruiters are bored to tears because the students aren't seniors or just don’t care and just there for the free stuff,

Bring a hard copies of your resume, wear a suit. You’ll get to chat with the recruiters and HR one on one.

I saw this tactic work 100% of the time with interviews and job offers.

I got 6 job offers one time just working as a recruiter at a career fair...

I don't work in HR but I did just recently reenter the work place. The only think I changed on my resume was my qualifications paragraph at the beginning which I tailored to the job I was applying for, the rest (jobs you have had, schooling, etc) was the same. I got interviews for most of the jobs I applied for.

I agree with mynewnickname and am also in a recruiting position, so I can speak to what I prefer. Create a strong cover letter tailored to each position. Make sure that you have the latest key words included in your resume (lingo changes and must be up to date!) Also, how’s his LinkedIn profile? Is he using it to the fullest? After applying for a position, he should see who he knows at that company and try to connect with someone on the inside. The person on the inside can help you get an interview, or if nothing else, the recruiter’s contact info. Lastly, follow up with the recruiter for each position and tell them why you are the best candidate for the position. The personal touches and initiative make all the difference to me! Good luck!

i'm certainly no expert, but i suspect that spending too much time trying to out-psychoanalyze the HR department is a time-suck.

do a simple powerful old-school resume, and put together a short snappy cover letter. think 'elevator speech'- you get on an elevator with the director of your dream company. what can you convey that will impress him before the doors open again?

khairete
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Indeed.com has an app that you can make a resume on (just fill in blanks) and u can search jobs, u can also make your resume available or not for employers to see. Which I have, it's pretty cool to have them contact u for a job. Also I think Recruiters.com has an app also like that. Its good for beginners and thats kinda how I learned to do my resumes. I hope this help a little atleast and wish u guys the luck on the journey of job hunting and resumes.And hope he finds the perfect career. God Bless :)