For IT job seekers,

Really customise your resume and make sure to tailer it specifically for the job you'd like to apply.

Happy job hunting 🌟

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Yes this is so true, it is time consuming but for someone who has been looking for a job from the last 8 months after graduating I just started doing this like 2 weeks ago and I've noticed it makes a difference and regret not having done it before!

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Recent graduate here, been tailoring but no luck. Can you share perhaps an entry level job description with a sample tailored resume?
I might be missing something or doing something wrong.
you can upload to imgur if you want

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Tailor*

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It can make the difference in getting an interview…. the rest is up to the reality and your ability to “interview”.

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e.g. find and replace Java with JavaScript

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TIL that customize is another word with country-specific spelling.

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Have literally never done this and have never had an employment gap

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Or I put my energy into more important things

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React.js

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I agree!! Recent grad here too and this current job I interviewed for I knew the person and they have been helping me tailor my resume to the job before the send it to HR

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True I do that to some extent but if you're a professional in charge of finding talent you should have enough knowledge to recognize transferable skills.

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