Generic Resumes Don’t Get Noticed by Recruiters
Christian HELP Employment and Resource Center • May 6, 2025
Career Coaching Tip: Generic resumes don’t get noticed by recruiters or pass through an Applicant Tracking System.
Here are helpful ways to get noticed!
- Tailor your resume to each job by using keywords from the job description — especially in the top third of the page.
- Focus on measurable results, not just tasks. Instead of “Managed volunteers,” say “Coordinated 30+ volunteers weekly to support 200+ clients.”
- Keep it clean and easy to scan — avoid long paragraphs and fancy fonts.
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While job fairs provide a great opportunity to meet hiring managers in person, it’s still very important to bring copies of your resume.
5,647 was the number of applications I had submitted online, or at least that is how many it felt like. Fresh out of college and ready to start my career, I was in a new city and felt like I was banging my head against the wall searching for a job.
It has been said that looking for work is a full time job in itself. And many of us have found that to be true. In fact, we could work overtime looking for our next opportunity! Many of us do.
