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1) When you apply to a company, or post your resume online, often times there are software applications that sort through the resumes to find viable candidates. This is often called a VMS. The VMS selects candidates by the highest percentage of “key words” in the resume. These are words in the Company’s Job Description that stipulate what they are requesting. For example, a Web Developer will need JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, HTML, Development, Application, Mobile, etc. Every time one of these words is used, it increases the likelihood that the VMS will select that resume, which in turn increases the likelihood that the resume gets to the Hiring Manager’s desk. Therefore, NAME DROP on the resume as much as possible. So the Web Developer should say something like “Developed mobile applications using JavaScript and HTML, and increased the GUI with advanced CSS development on the front-end”

2) Incorporate key words from the job description into your resume!!

3) LinkedIn is your Friend! I have found LinkedIn to be one of the best resources for job searching, and here is how: Every position that you apply for you can search for their “Hiring Manager, Talent Acquisition, or Recruiter” per the company on LinkedIn, and then you can send them a message (connect with them and briefly say you applied for the job) for every single job you apply for, be it on LinkedIn, company’s website, etc. Also, Search in the status updates for openings. When you connect with people, you can see their connections, and recruiters will post in their status updates “Looking for a Bank Teller in Dallas, TX” then you just connect with them.

4) Refresh your posted resume (CareerBuilder, Monster, Dice, etc.) every week. You can do this by inserting and removing your middle initial. This brings your resume to the top of a recruiter’s search.
5) Dallas is a huge hub for recruiters. A lot of companies use recruiters to fill their advanced positions, so reach out to all recruiting companies that specialize in your industry. BravoTECH for IT, etc.

By: Greg Denman – IT Recruiter at BravoTECH

As an IT Recruiter at BravoTECH, Greg has an experienced background in the areas of PM, BA and Infrastructure. Greg is passionate about helping people start a new career and takes the time to develop relationships through communication with his associates and clients. Prior to working for BravoTECH, Greg worked for GE and Colgate-Palmolive, and has lived in the states of Ohio, Colorado, Kansas, and Texas. Greg has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in sociology from Kansas State University and enjoys traveling, concerts, and golf. To contact Greg, email gdenman@bravotech.com.