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2Write a Resume That Works

The rules for writing a resume that works have radically changed over the past 10 years. Not only is the conventional wisdom wrong, following it in many cases will mean your resume is never seen at all. In the next few chapters I'll break down for you how to write a resume that gets into the recruiter's inbox and stands out. None of this is complicated; in fact, writing a resume is easier now than it has ever been. Just follow the advice below.

Write a Resume That Gets Past the Robots

In the modern world, over 75% of resumes are read by a robot before they are read by a human.¹ It starts at the job sites you use to search for work. Every major job site parses your resume to figure out what jobs to recommend. But that's only the first robot that will try to read your resume.

When the majority of job searches went online, the barrier to applying for jobs went way down. This had the predictable consequence of causing a spike in unqualified applicants. To combat this, employers have turned to software. Today, employers (and particularly larger employers) use programs called Applicant Tracking Systems to receive online applications, score them, and rank them. The sole purpose of your resume is to get past these robots and in front of a human.

Here are the most important things to know in order to write a resume that works.

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