Comments on: Does your resume say the magic word? How to best utilize keywords for resume success

By: Rich DeMatteo

Rich DeMatteo — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:41:26 +0000

Thanks for your comment – your service seems to be helpful!

By: hemen parekh

hemen parekh — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:45:09 +0000

A resume must first catch the attention of the recruiters.That is hurdle number one.
Next it must induce the recruiters to read it long enough to ” crystallize ” its story.
That is hurdle number two.
I have tried to enable a jobseeker to overcome these hurdles thru recent launch of my website http://www.CustomizeResume.com,
which converts a plain text resume into 8 analytical graphs online / instantly.
What is more, all the relevant keywords get automatically highlighted in red.
hemen parekh
hcp@recruitguru.com
Mumbai – India

By: 3 ways that job descriptions help build an effective resume

3 ways that job descriptions help build an effective resume — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:21:26 +0000

[...] Words – Job descriptions are a key word swamp. In a previous article, I discussed just how critical key words are for a resume. Look at your previous job descriptions [...]

By: write a resume

write a resume — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:38:43 +0000

This is an interesting article.

The thing it demonstrates most convincingly is the fundamental flaw in the entire interview and hiring process. It demonstrates that hiring managers want someone who is good at writing a resume and further along, good at interviewing.

While the suspicions that are outlined here may be valid for a given resume, they may not be. The author may simply have no clue what a hiring manager is interested in reading.

When you consider that we spend the vast majority of our working lives working, and a bare minimum writing resumes, it is not surprising that most people are not good at writing them. This is true regardless of the expertise of the individual in the job they are trying to apply for.

The reverse can also be true. Someone who is unqualified for a job may write an excellent resume and interview very well. I have had the misfortune of meeting such a person.

In the end though this is just a fact of life and it is important for us to realize that the skill we bring to any company must initially be expressed skillfully.

By: 3 ways that job descriptions help build an effective resume « Corn On The Job

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:26:51 +0000

[...] Words – Job descriptions are a key word swamp. In a previous article, I discussed just how critical key words are for a resume. Look at your previous job descriptions [...]

By: Heman Parekh

Heman Parekh — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:27:17 +0000

Hey Rich, Nice article. I sometimes format important words bold in my resume. I am still not sure if that really helps as I have got mixed reviews about it. Logically, if it is true that hiring person will spend very little time to review each resume than highlighting the keywords will definitely help.

Just wanted to share my experience.

Heman P.

P.S. I interned at Primavera, I met you there.

By: Sam Diener

Sam Diener — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:22:53 +0000

The keywords are incredibly important. My old resume literally didn’t do anything when I put it into a database. Now, as it has been keyword enhanced professionally, I am having a great deal more luck.

Sam
http://www.jobsearchforums.com

By: Rich DeMatteo

Rich DeMatteo — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:35:37 +0000

It’s a wonderful tip, that I hope my readers find useful. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve searched for resume keywords in my staffing experience. Once I read your post, I thought of the countless hours I’ve spent on an ATS, and I realized I wanted to relay your message.

Thanks for your comment Kristi!
-Rich

By: Kristi Daeda

Kristi Daeda — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:18:30 +0000

Thanks for the generous links! People don’t have to spend a heck of a lot of time on keywords to be successful. A little goes a long way. Glad to have you helping spread the message.

And please call me Kristi.