Do you modify your resume for each job you apply to? (job application, applying)
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Obviously you can't change things like the company, location, job title, or dates you worked there, but is it a good idea to modify the description or tasks you completed at your most recent positions? You don't want to be dishonest or misrepresent anything, but if a job you are applying for mentions several times the importance of something, I think it's a good idea to mention it in your resume a few times.
...but if a job you are applying for mentions several times the importance of something, I think it's a good idea to mention it in your resume a few times.
absolutely you should be tailoring your resume to the position you are applying for (while also being honest about your experience - i.e. don't claim to have skills/experience that you don't have).
Are you saying that your skills and abilities and experience change from job application to job application?
Job #1: Entry level, so chop all but 5 years experience.
Job #2: Senior level contributor: Include all your experience as a contributor
Job #3: Junior level contributor: Include only about 7-9 years experience.
Job #4: Spanish language job, andale, pon todo tu experiencia
I mean, who applies like this?
I have resumes for each ROLE I am applying for as I am qualified for multiple roles. I include the relevant information for those ROLES needed, including skills, education and experience.
Of course I would! The jobs I applied for anyway were unique enough that the most effective resume would be tailored to each one. A boilerplate broadcast resume would have implied disinterest. Must have worked. I'd say the majority of jobs I applied for I got.
You don't need to change the resume, but you should absolutely tailor the Summary to reflect the job you are applying to. You do have a Summary, don't you? If not, you should. That's the first thing people see and the easiest to modify.
Other than that, if you are looking at a variety of jobs, you should have a resume tailored to each type, where you emphasize the skills and accomplishments that fit that position.
Obviously you can't change things like the company, location, job title, or dates you worked there, but is it a good idea to modify the description or tasks you completed at your most recent positions? You don't want to be dishonest or misrepresent anything, but if a job you are applying for mentions several times the importance of something, I think it's a good idea to mention it in your resume a few times.
You basically tailor it to the position description or highlight different areas depending on the role you are applying to. You're certainly not changing the actual facts or misrepresenting things. Sometimes, you're simply just rearranging your accomplishments.
There may also be different formats for different industries. While I'm in IT, I've worked in internal IT shops, as an advisor/consultant, or a contractor. I've also worked in the tech sector, finance sector, health IT, as well as the Federal government. All of those resumes will look a bit different.
I customize my letter of interest to the position I am applying for. Since all of the jobs fall into the senior management range of the same field, I leave my resume the same.
I have resumes for each ROLE I am applying for as I am qualified for multiple roles. I include the relevant information for those ROLES needed, including skills, education and experience.
I don't tailor my resume anymore.
At my age, most managers understand that you've done multiple jobs with different positions & responsibilities. If they select you for an interview, then you can elaborate why you're the best person for the job by drawing various experiences from your past.
Having said that, you should make sure your resume contains the KEY WORDS on the job description. Theses days, resumes are scanned by bots and if it does find the key words it will just kick you out. The purpose of a resume is to get you the interview. After that, it's upto you to convince them to hire you.
I agree with post #8.
After years of earning those skills in various fields, I no longer modify my resume'.
I WANT them to know how flexible and teachable I am . Besides they are also being interviewed by my critereas . My ability to remain open and listen for their responses can determine whether I take the offer or pass.
Be true to your skills. Neither embellish or down play ...
Most skills serve in other careers... Such as compromise or applying common sense
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