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What Recruiters Look at During the 6 Seconds They Spend on Your Resume

Posted on April 13, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Is YOUR resume ready to do the job? The images below are based on an eye-tracking study that indicates the “hot spots” that draw professional recruiters. How do recruiters QUICKLY scan your resume? Vivian Giang, writing for businessinsider.com, says: “Although we … Continue reading →

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Companies Tell Applicants: Please, No More Résumés!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by bermanevansretail

What happens to a resume after it’s submitted online? Job seekers who apply to positions online complain that they rarely even receive a confirmation, let alone a personal response. Lauren Weber has details on The News Hub. Click the image … Continue reading →

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Your Résumé Vs. Oblivion

Posted on January 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Check out this story from the Wall Street Journal and try to beat the computer from blocking your application (“Inundated Companies Resort to Software to Sift Job Applications for Right Skills”). Click the image for the full story.   Source: … Continue reading →

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