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It has been said that a first impression, once lost,
is lost forever.
Why has it become so difficult to find a good job?
It is no secret that right now, a plethora of people are vying for every available job.
But there is another huge obstacle to succeeding in your job search that you may not have thought about.
Studies show that once your resume hits a potential employer's hands, you have a whopping 15 to 20 seconds to impress her enough that she will consider you a viable candidate for the job.
First impressions here can be worth THOUSANDS of dollars in your future! 
OCR Resume SoftwareToday a lot of companies use powerful software to scan through thousands of resumes at once, called Optical Character Recognition (or OCR).
ATS systems, or Automatic Tracking Systems, used by larger companies, also automate the employee selection process. These systems concentrate more on the
content of a resume rather than the formatting.
The goal of such software is to save company time by sifting out as many candidates as possible right off the bat, and "short-listing" only those who have included certain relevant keywords.
If your resume has not been properly formatted, with emphasis on keywords and jargon specific to your industry, you may be expeditiously eliminated, even if you are the most qualified candidate.
As you are doing the initial rough draft of your resume, all the while be thinking of the possible keywords this company will be looking for. Include those keywords throughout the resume. You can also include a 'Keyword' section as your last Sub-Heading.
5 Things You Must Never Neglect In Your Resume
In 1999, people started hiring me to compose the most effective resume possible to help them maximize their job search. Much has changed in the last decade, but one thing has not. Both CONTENT and FORMAT are critical to the success of your resume.
Pay particular attention to these 5 things as you compose your resume.
1) Carefully select your keywords and position them throughout the resume to maximize your resume's potential
2) Word your Objective or Headline carefully. It will be the first words the Hirer will read below your name. Make sure to impress.
3) Headings and Sub-Headings, use the right fonts, formatting, and make them keyword-rich
4) Decide which format your resume should take to fit your background and experience - Chronological, Functional, or a Combination
5) If you're not sure you're 'saying' it or 'formatting' your resume right, call or hire a Pro.
Don't take chances with one of the most important documents you will ever use in your lifetime. Maximize your personal "sale-ability" by doing it right the first time.
TPW offers a number of different Resume Packages ,
one of which will fit your individual needs.
We can do anything from a SIMPLE RE-TYPE of your old resume,
to doing the whole she-bang -- conducting an extensive INTERVIEW,
putting together a first draft ready for your inspection,
and then the final draft, ready for distribution.
Remember - We don't stop working on the document
until you are happy with the finished product.
Then give me, Susie,  a call at (816) 377.1763
I have been doing this since 1999, guiding folks through the
process of composing an EFFECTIVE resume.
Play it smart in your job search. And be ready.
The RIGHT OPPORTUNITY may only come around once.
We can help you put together your best resume, so give us a holler.
We are here and ready to help.
Here is how you can reach me for a quote or just to discuss your resume goals.
Mailing Address: R2-124 * Adrian, Missouri * U.S.A. * 64720
Or use our convenient Contact Form
FREE GIFT! A $45 Value!!!!
Use This Handy Form to send me your resume
and I'll critique it...FREE!
Let me study it over for you and make a few recommendations to make it stronger.
Then, either you can make the changes yourself . . .
or I can do it for you. Your choice. No pressure whatsoever!
Either way, your resume will then be ready to get out there and get results!
And It's Absolutely FREE!
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The Worst Mistakes You Can Make On Your ResumeArticle on Yahoo! Finance, by Karen Burns
There's so much to get right--functional versus chronological,
objective statements (pro and con), key words, templates, references,
font size, white space, action verbs, employment gaps, placement and
style of bullets, typos, and whether to include hobbies (probably a
"no" on that last one).
So much, in fact, that we often forget
the most important ingredient of a really great, interview-obtaining,
new-job-snagging resume: It needs to be written specifically for the
job you're after.
Does that mean you have to do a new resume for every single position you apply for? Yes,
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