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1300 Resumes… per day?!

Posted by Dan

July 29, 2007 |

How do you get your resume to stand out from the pack with a company who receives 1300 resumes ‘each day’ and is one of the hottest companies to work for in the world? 

I wish I had the answer that could help your resume jump out, do handstands, curls and walk-the-dog, but if you’re submitting your resume to Google it very well may just get lost in the pack.   So, how can you get to the front of the line at a company like Google, or any other large company that receives hundreds and hundreds of resumes each day? 

There are a few ways to hedge your bet. 

Make sure your resume is ‘keyword’ focused.  Any company who receives a plethora of resumes typically as a resume database.  In other words, incoming resumes are automatically scanned into a system, the system collects keywords and phrases that match up with the job descriptions and the recruiters are fed resumes from the database.  So, if you think that the recruiters are opening mail, stamping resumes, and sorting them into what applicants are applying for and then taking them home at night to read each one carefully – think again.  One way to go about discovering which keywords to use in your resume is to start by reviewing the job description listed by the employer.  Make a list of the specific functions and attributes the employer is looking for and then build those terms/words into your resume.  Keep in mind that once you get past the database software selection the hiring team will also view your resume.  So, do take care to keep your resume appealing to the human eye also. 

Networking is an absolute necessity.  Job search without networking is like building a house without a foundation.  It may last a while, but sooner or later it will fall apart.  You can spew resumes out into the universe, check online job postings and read want ads until you’re blue in the face.  But, if you’re in ‘true’ job search mode you must include ‘networking’ as a main part of your search activity.  One way to begin is to change your mindset around networking.  It is an integral part of life – so, just accept it and move forward.  Read about best-practices in networking, join a few groups that share an area of interest with you, go online and join LinkedIn and Ryze and begin building profiles so that others will see you.  Before you know it you’ll probably connect up with someone who is working at a company you’d love to work for.  Someone who will walk your dynamite resume right through the front door and drop it on the managers desk.  Now that’s how to jump ahead of your competition.  

Wonder why so many people are in line to work at Google?  Take a look at this video clip.

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  1. troy on January 7, 2008 1:26 pm

    This information was really helpful. I can’t wait for more of your postings. Thank you so much

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