Resume Mistake #3: Using a General Resume for Every Job Application
75% of large companies use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to automatically sort, scan, and rank resumes for keywords. The majority of resumes don’t even make it past this process. (see reference)
If you don’t tailor your resume to highlight how your skills and experiences align with each job that you are applying for, recruiters and hiring managers can tell. Make sure to incorporate keywords from each job posting and emphasize your relevant skills and experiences in order to create targeted resumes for each job you are applying to. Don’t forget to remove any information that’s over ten years old or not relevant to the position.