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HR and hiring managers like a chronological resume that is easy to read, accomplished focused with measurable results. I am seeing more HR and hiring managers lean more towards resume that have a target and/or is written to obtain a specific position.

Which is the best way to submitt a resume to HR or a hiring manager?

Hiring managers will state in the job description how they want you to submit your resume. Some will request a fax or submitting an online application. There are also some who will let you email them with an attached resume. There are three kinds of documents that job seekers need to know to ensure their resume is submitted to return the best results.

Three Resume Documents

1. Word doc
2. ASCII
3. PDF

Each document has their unique purpose.

Word doc can be changed. This version is gives you the ability to update or change anything on your resume.

ASCII is left-justified, plain text. ASCII files adopt the users default settings for typestyle and margins, and are void of formatting enhancements such as bold, italics, indents, or tabs.

ASCII resumes are unattractive to the human eye, but they offer the benefit of universal compatibility: They can be read by any word processor, e-mail program, or operating system (PC or Macintosh).

This format can be used anytime a text resume is required, but should always be used when the resume is being cut and pasted into an e-form, or when creating an HTML (Web) resume.

PDF document cannot be changed. It is best to use the PDF when sending your resume as an attachment, or when printing hard copies.

Giselle Brown
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Resume writing style and format has changed. As well as the driving factors that motivates recruiters and employers to contact you for a scheduled interview. Resumes of the past were written with an objective statement following a list of duties for each position. This is seen by most recruiters and employers as boring and lacks focus. Don’t let an “old fashion” resume style be the determining factor whether you get an interview call or not.

Recruiters and employers may have to go through hundreds of resumes and cover letters. Don’t think for a second that every resume and cover letter will get read from top to bottom before deciding if they want an interview or not. It only takes 15-30 seconds to decided if you make it or not.

To stay in this competitive job market you need know what drives recruiters and employers to select a candidate for a scheduled interview.

Hiring managers like to see on a resume:

• Be specific and list what job you want
• An increase of responsibility
• Short and sweet (easy to read format)
• Good descriptions of what you did and where (chronologically)
• Clear and accurate contact information
• Clearly written in response to the job posting
• Keyword match is critical
• Specific quantifiable achievements (think numbers)
• Education and certifications
• Use bold face to catch attention
• Specific accomplishments, outcomes, and achievements
• Ability to identify skill sets (at least 3 or 6)
• Easy to identify industry expertise
• Bullet points – they help to organize achievements – this also makes it easy on the eyes

Hiring managers do not like to see on a resume:

• Lengthy and boring
• Functional resumes – when you describe all of the your qualities, but do not tell what job they were used and during what time
• They do not want a career autobiography
• To general
• Not focused or specific to what the candidate is seeking
• Typos
• Randomly applying
• Inappropriate email address or voice mail message
• Too wordy – rambling on-and-on.

When preparing your resume be sure to keep note of these likes and dislikes from recruiters and employers. You want your resume to stand out and attract hiring managers’ desires.

Giselle Brown
Professional Resume Writer
A Customized Resume
Career Directors International
314-324-5756

Authorized DISC Administrator

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