Have you ever wondered where your resume goes after you submit it through an electronic system? Lisa Vaas explains the process in detail, including tips to make sure your resume gets noticed, in a report for The Ladders. You can read the complete report here.
In the meantime, check out the flowchart infographic (which is part of the full report) below. From how to start your resume with a strong lead that systems recognize to how to include specific keywords related to your skills, this infographic is a must read if you’re looking for a job now or in the future with a large corporation or any company that manages the hiring process using an applicant tracking system (ATS).
Click the image below to open it in a new window then click that image to view the infographic at full size.
What do you think? Will you edit your resume based on the information in the inforgraphic above and Lisa’s full report? Leave a comment and share your thoughts as well as your tricks and tips for getting your resume noticed in an ATS.
Susan Gunelius
Susan Gunelius is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Women on Business. She is a 30-year veteran of the marketing field and has authored a dozen books about marketing, branding, and social media, including the highly popular Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing, 30-Minute Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing for Dummies, Blogging All-in-One for Dummies and Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps. Susan’s marketing-related content can be found on Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com, MSNBC.com, BusinessWeek.com, and more. Susan is President & CEO of KeySplash Creative, Inc., a marketing communications company. She has worked in corporate marketing roles and through client relationships with AT&T, HSBC, Citibank, Intuit, The New York Times, Cox Communications, and many more large and small companies around the world. Susan also speaks about marketing, branding and social media at events around the world and is frequently interviewed by television, online, radio, and print media organizations about these topics. She holds an MBA in Management and Strategy and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and is a Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC).
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