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Tailoring Your Resume
by Veronica Hislop, Content Creator, FoodGrads
Photo by Wanlee Prachyapanaprai/iStock/Getty Images Plus
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our resume. The dreaded step
between you and the interview. If
you could just get through this step, then
you know that job can be yours!
However, think about the purpose
of a resume from the perspective of a
hiring manager or company. They don’t
have the resources (or time) to interview
hundreds of applicants. Hiring managers
rely on resumes to provide a snapshot of
someone to determine if they would be
well-suited for the job.
A well-crafted resume can not only
help you get that interview but can
also help you stand out amongst the
competition. Your resume serves as a
quick summary of your experience and
demonstrates your writing skills. It shows
that you can condense information and
have the employer in mind. It also shows
that you understood the assignment.
Overall, a well-crafted resume is
one that summarizes who you are
professionally, but a tailored resume is
one that shows an employer how you
would be well-suited for their position.
Although tailoring your resume might
seem like a waste of time, it will help you
in the long run. So before you submit
your resume, tweak it to ensure you’re
giving the hiring manager what they are
looking for.
Here are some tips on how you can
successfully tailor your resume to any job
posting:
Read the job description and take
notes
Take a few minutes to print out the job
description of the job you are applying
for. Slow down and read the description
deeply. Not just the title of the job, but
actually what the job is about and what
the company is looking for. Highlight the
points that seem important and stand
out.
Differentiate between the specific
skills that they are looking for and
the more general needs. The key is
identifying the points you can speak
to with your experience and skills. Be
specific and look for things that will be
beneficial to include in your resume.
For example, if you are applying as an
agricultural dealership intern and they
are looking for an