A Résumé For The Electronic Age

How can you write an electronic résumé? The answer is easier than you might think, for it is done by simply removing all highlighting, which prevents proper computer scanning. Once it is scanned, your résumé becomes “cyber-fodder” as it can be searched by companies of all types through the use of keywords. It is estimated that this type of selection process will dominate this computer age in which we are all trying our best to survive and thrive. Many companies today have sophisticated equipment that scans thousands of résumés. According to statistics, however, it does seem that networking is just … Continue reading