by: Djai Tanji

Just how do you catch the computer’s eye amidst the thousand of resumes submitted by other applicants? In sorting out resumes online, companies use a computer tracking system to categorize applicants by skills. So you have to modify your resume to the keyword searches that the computer system uses. Even if you are a perfect candidate for the job position you are applying online, if you submit your resume blindly to a big company, there is a great chance that no one will ever take a look at your resume. To increase your chances, you have to know the appropriate keywords in your resume. So think how someone else would search a box full of applications to find you. The technique is, be very specific with your skills because recruiters locate applicants based on a particular skill set of the job that they are looking to fill.