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March 19, 2008
Recruiter Corner: Episode 2
At the internship fair a few weeks ago we asked recruiters for tips and tricks that they might want to share, and they had a lot to say! Over the next few weeks we will give you all of the comments they gave us, but here's the start:
With regards to resumes, the recruiters stressed how important it is to have ONLY the most relevant stuff on your resume. This has two positives:
1) You show your own knowledge of the company and what they need by what you showcase on your resume; and
2) You keep the content to a manageable level.
Keeping the most relevant stuff on your resume also means that you need to keep updating your resume on a regular basis, and in theory, you would actually rewrite your resume every time you send it to someone new. But don't worry, sometimes "updating" isn't too drastic because you might be applying to a single industry that is filled with companies who are often looking for the same things.
A resume that targets its audience is the best kind because it means that everything the recruiter reads is directly making the case for why you are the best person for the job. So keep it relevant!
-Nick
Posted by glauchni at March 19, 2008 02:48 PM