Writing Resumes For Job Search Databases

A resume provides information that “sells” you to a prospective employer. It is part of the first screening process when you are seeking a job. Your resume allows you to demonstrate skills, abilities and relevant experiences toward a position. Getting your resume perfected is one of the most important steps in the career and job seeking process. Here are some tips to optimize your resume for job databases:

 

  • Use nouns. Job computers search for “keywords.”
  • “keywords” include; degrees, job titles, years of experience, specific tasks, professional associations, etc.
  • Know “buzz words” of the industry you are applying for, they may be used as part of the “keyword” search.
  • Example: Database Administrator, B.S. in Computer Science, Oracle, RDB, SQL, Relational DB.
  • The resume format should be simple. Job computers have an easier time reading simple resumes.
  • Use non-decorative fonts. Keep size between 10 and 14 points.
  • You can have more than one page with a database resume due to information being stored in pure text.
  • Your name is the first readable item that should appear on each page. If there is no name on a page, there is no way for the computer to associate you with the information.
  • Put all personal information (name, address, phone number, email address) on separate lines.
  • Avoid italics, columns, tabs, underlining, bullets or graphics.
  • Use capital letters or bold face.
  • Look at your career plan if you need to find additional information to include in your objective.
  • Pass on ampersands, percent signs or odd characters to avoid misinterpretation during the scanning process.
  • Do not compress spaces between letters. Scanners have difficulty interpreting letters that are too close and will run words or letters together if there is not a distinguished break.
  • Use a space between slashes so no part is touching a letter.
  • Do not use horizontal or vertical lines. If you are sure one of these line forms do not touch any letters than you may use lines.
  • Avoid columns, as text is read from left to right.
  • Use solid color bullets only.
  • Do not fold or staple resume.
  • Check for spelling and grammar.
  • Print on white or light paper for scanning clarity.
  • Mail your resume in a flat envelope. Mailing a folded resume may cause lines to be unreadable by the scanner.

 

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