What Does A Modern Resume Look Like

Writing a modern resume requires you to create one that is read appropriately by applicant tracking systems AND catches the attention of different readers (recruiter and hiring manager). How well do you understand how applicant tracking systems work and how recruiters review resumes? This overview of what a modern resume looks like helps you understand […]

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Writing a modern resume requires you to create one that is read appropriately by applicant tracking systems AND catches the attention of different readers (recruiter and hiring manager).

How well do you understand how applicant tracking systems work and how recruiters review resumes?

This overview of what a modern resume looks like helps you understand the most important aspects of writing a resume today.

Submitting your resume online

When you apply for a job online, you’re asked to upload your resume and complete an online application. Every ATS is a little different in how they parse your resume but ultimately, it is your resume contents and format that is important. Recruiters often tell me that the ATS is like a filing cabinet. It stores information based on how the ATS receives it.

In order for your resume to successfully get read by an ATS, it has to be formatted simply and traditionally. This means using a one column format and standard section headings like Experience and Education.

When speaking to recruiters, most say that they review every single resume. While some ATS have rating systems, recruiters agree, they don’t trust the system and prefer to scan every resume they receive.

This means that your resume must include the keywords/important terminology the recruiters are search ing for. And you can find these keywords in the job posting.

The keywords you will want to use are hard skills, technology, processes/procedures needed for the job, or certifications.

Tweaking your resume requires reviewing the job description and highlighting the skills, technology and systems (keywords) requested. Without lying, you want to use those words in your resume. Here’s more help dissecting a job posting to uncover keywords – Applying for a Job? Invest Time Reviewing the Job Posting.

How long does a recruiter look at your resume?