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How do you ‘target” your resume and cover letter?

First, you want to look at the job posting and determine what the recruiter is looking for? Are you an IT Project Manager? Or are you a Software Engineer? Both of these resumes will have very different accomplishments presented as well as keywords. In addition, each IT Project Manager position could have different keywords programmed into the ATS System.

The HR professional adds the keywords into the ATS that they feel are relevant for each position. These keywords can be quite subjective, so it is important to review each posting for the appropriate keywords. One job posting may state that “Strong ability to motivate” is important while another could say “Working independently” is what they are looking for.

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Top tips to help target your resume and cover letter.

To boost your chances of landing an interview (and make the Recruiter’s life much simpler), follow these four easy steps for targeting your resume and cover letter:

  1. Read the job description carefully. You are looking for keywords as well as requirements.
  2. Figure out what the employer needs. What are the duties and responsibilities of the position?
  3. Identify what you can do for their business, how you can meet (or even exceed) these needs. What are your accomplishments that match these needs?
  4. Emphasize this information in your resume and cover letter by using metrics and visual elements to make your achievements stand out, and clearly demonstrate that you are a great candidate for the position.

Yes, tailoring your job search documents to every single posting that catches your eye might be a tedious task, but it pays off handsomely. At iCareerSolutions, we provide targeted, ATS-compatible resumes as well as showing our clients how to target these documents for each position. If you need assistance with your resume and cover letter, please book a complimentary resume review or check out some of our award-winning resumes.

Let us help you land your next position by crafting the best ATS optimized resume or by managing your entire job search. Here’s more information about our Resume Writing Services and Reverse Recruitment Service. Book a call today to speak directly with our CEO and Founder, Arno Markus!

About iCareerSolutions

iCareerSolutions, America’s #1 Executive and Professional Resume Writing Services, Reverse Recruitment, and LinkedIn Profile Development Company. 28X award-winning resume writers deliver professional resumes that get interviews. We have successfully landed our executive clients senior-level leadership positions at companies like Apple, Amazon, EA, Oracle, GM, Google, Facebook, DoJ, Gap, and 2U just to name a few. iCareerSolutions has 200+ 5-star reviews and offers a 60-day interview guarantee. Every resume template created is Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) compatible and highly customized to meet your unique needs.

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Kirk Schamel
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I heard nothing but great things through friends whom used this service so when it came down to looking for my next opportunity I had to give it a try myself. I am happy to say that I was not disappointed, and look forward to referring others as well.
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Great, consistent experience.
Mariluz Orbay Cerrato
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Thank you for your initial draft. I love the way it has been written. I have not changed anything in the cover letter because I think it was written extremely well.
Reuban Daniel BijiProject Team Lead
Nivi
“Arno did a really nice job with my resume & cover letter. He also helped me craft the content to refresh my linked in profile. Outside of a clear and honest articulation of my past experiences, he brings out the critical few value proposition statements that would stand out and differentiate my skills to a recruiter / hiring manager, in my case for corporate boards. Thank you for your help, …
Nivi NityanandCorporate Board Member
Luke Onorato
My career goal was to land a finance position in New York city. I spent over a year applying to numerous job postings and reaching out to companies to attempt to tell my story. I had Arno work on rebuilding my resume and cover letter. After receiving my new resume, I applied to four new job posting, interviewed with all four companies, and landed an offer. Arno helped explain my story on paper and…
Luke Onorato
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As a software developer, non-techie tasks that involve a ton of writing, like resumes, are not fun. Equivalent to the proverbial red face emoji on the far right hand side of a hospital how “bad is your pain” chart. Hiring Arno to outsource a large part of the process didn’t fully eliminate the pain, but it made the process bearable. Would strongly recommend….
Daniel Kraft
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“I am regularly asked who I recommend for a great resume writer, career transition leader, and LinkedIn expert. Go no further than Arno Markus BA, MSc., CPRW. His services are invaluable and absolutely worth the investment.”
Suzanne Ley
Greg Adkins
Arno is a mentor, motivator, and proffessional guru. Not only does he have a great understaning of the current market place to help drive undetstanding and interest; He takes the time to understand your needs, direction, and goals. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Arno and find the next organization I can make and impact. Anyone that works with Arno will be lucky to enjoy hi…
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Matthew Getz
I have worked with Arno on two separate occasions. The first time was to create my resume and cover letter. He writes beautifully and taught me the importance of focusing on, not only what I want to be, but the best way to present it. His advice was invaluable and I landed a job quickly as a result. The second time was the creation of my LinkedIn profile, which I am delighted with. His input guide…
Matthew GetzVice President

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