What is the history of the resume?

What was once a checklist that helped people coming back from the front lines of WWII gain a job in their community, a resume is now a tool used by almost every company to identify qualified candidates. Writing a resume is a skill that every job seeker needs to master to become successful in today’s competitive job market.

What are employers looking for in a resume?

Research shows that more than 60% of recruiters look for a customized resume from applicants. That means a resume that has been tweaked to address the specific skills and qualifications outlined in the job ad. With recruiters sometimes receiving hundreds of resumes for a single job opening, they need to determine within seconds whether an applicant is worthy of a job interview, which makes customization critical to the success of your job search. Employers also look for a well-formatted resume. The chronological resume is the most popular format since it is easy to scan, listing your work experience in reverse-chronological order. However, the combination and functional formats also work well depending on your skills and experience level.

What is the difference between a resume and a CV?

While resumes are the most commonly used job application document in the United States, a curriculum vitae (CV) is used by applicants in some fields, like academia, science and entertainment. CVs are longer and provide much more detailed job-related information than a resume. Many include lists of published works, conferences attended, or courses taught, details that don’t usually appear in a resume. When deciding which document to use, it’s important to familiarize yourself with industry expectations and which type of document an employer requests in a job ad.

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