The Hidden Step
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Are you being scanned in or out?
As companies are learning to do more with less, and as the Internet has af-
forded companies a global reach to access the talent they need, the dynamics
of the employment market have changed. Technology has changed the way
employers view submitted resumes. Most employers have resorted to optical
scanners, talent management software, and computerized scanning devices.
These systems allow employers and agencies to identify matches without hav-
ing to read stacks of resumes. Yet, no computer on the planet can identify a
person’s character traits, such as team spirit, enthusiasm, and aptitude for suc-
cess by relying on the resume alone.
This is good news for those looking for employment. As many job seekers’
resumes are getting lost among thousands of others, one can quickly stand out
by following some basic principles outlined in this book.
“
Employers
eager to fll their
open positions
with the right
talent instantly
contact appli-
cants they
identify as a
match.”
Realization
One
The market has changed, and that gives you the
edge
achieving clarity
Employers today are experiencing the same
predicament of thousands of resumes that all
look the same.
Resumes that are properly formatted and con-
tain the right content stand out immediately, as
does the tennis ball among the snowfakes.