With Resumes You Don't Have a Lot of Time to Make a Great Impression

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How many resumes do hiring managers generally receive for each job opening?

With Resumes You Don't Have a Lot of Time to Make a Great Impression

When drafting a resume for an IT job search, professionals will do well to keep in mind findings from a recent survey conducted by CareerBuilder. Their research showed that human resource professionals receive an average of fifty to seventy-five resumes for every open position they post. For IT job seekers, that means that your resume has to be strong enough to garner attention in the midst of the masses.

Further complicating matters, because of the large number of resumes that come across their desks, hiring managers often spend just one to two minutes reviewing each new submission. To help simplify the process, over fifty percent of hiring managers utilize applicant-tracking systems to screen and manage the resumes they receive from potential candidates.

That means that you have very limited time to make a great impression. Therefore, it is essential to present your qualifications in a clear and concise manner. Including a career summary at the top of your resume can be a great way to do this. Also, be sure to include keywords from the job posting in your IT resume to ensure you make it on to the next level of the selection process.

   

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