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There seems to be a controversy as to how one should handle resumes:
One resume, all inclusive for all jobs (but maybe editing specific job titles)
Multiple resumes, each catering to a specific field
Unique resume for each and every job posting answered
Something in-between?
resume job-search
asked Jul 14 '16 at 16:41
Jesse Cohoon
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closed as primarily opinion-based by paparazzo, Masked Man♦, Chris E, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat Jul 14 '16 at 22:02
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There seems to be a controversy as to how one should handle resumes:
One resume, all inclusive for all jobs (but maybe editing specific job titles)
Multiple resumes, each catering to a specific field
Unique resume for each and every job posting answered
Something in-between?
resume job-search
asked Jul 14 '16 at 16:41
Jesse Cohoon
559149
closed as primarily opinion-based by paparazzo, Masked Man♦, Chris E, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat Jul 14 '16 at 22:02
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
Possible duplicate of What advantages does tailoring a resume have over sending out generic resumes?
– gnat
Jul 14 '16 at 22:02
It is not a "controversy". They are simply opinions. Having one resume is less work for you.
– Brandin
Jul 16 '16 at 15:29
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There seems to be a controversy as to how one should handle resumes:
One resume, all inclusive for all jobs (but maybe editing specific job titles)
Multiple resumes, each catering to a specific field
Unique resume for each and every job posting answered
Something in-between?
resume job-search
asked Jul 14 '16 at 16:41
Jesse Cohoon
559149
There seems to be a controversy as to how one should handle resumes:
One resume, all inclusive for all jobs (but maybe editing specific job titles)
Multiple resumes, each catering to a specific field
Unique resume for each and every job posting answered
Something in-between?
resume job-search
asked Jul 14 '16 at 16:41
Jesse Cohoon
559149
asked Jul 14 '16 at 16:41
Jesse Cohoon
559149
asked Jul 14 '16 at 16:41
Jesse Cohoon
559149
asked Jul 14 '16 at 16:41
Jesse Cohoon
559149
559149
closed as primarily opinion-based by paparazzo, Masked Man♦, Chris E, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat Jul 14 '16 at 22:02
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by paparazzo, Masked Man♦, Chris E, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat Jul 14 '16 at 22:02
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
Possible duplicate of What advantages does tailoring a resume have over sending out generic resumes?
– gnat
Jul 14 '16 at 22:02
It is not a "controversy". They are simply opinions. Having one resume is less work for you.
– Brandin
Jul 16 '16 at 15:29
suggest improvements |Â
Possible duplicate of What advantages does tailoring a resume have over sending out generic resumes?
– gnat
Jul 14 '16 at 22:02
It is not a "controversy". They are simply opinions. Having one resume is less work for you.
– Brandin
Jul 16 '16 at 15:29
Possible duplicate of What advantages does tailoring a resume have over sending out generic resumes?
– gnat
Jul 14 '16 at 22:02
Possible duplicate of What advantages does tailoring a resume have over sending out generic resumes?
– gnat
Jul 14 '16 at 22:02
It is not a "controversy". They are simply opinions. Having one resume is less work for you.
– Brandin
Jul 16 '16 at 15:29
It is not a "controversy". They are simply opinions. Having one resume is less work for you.
– Brandin
Jul 16 '16 at 15:29
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It depends..
If you are in highschool it probably doesn't matter.
If you are a senior professional with 20+ years of experience?
Customizing it to be specific for whatever job you are applying to?
Big benefit.
What matters is the person/system reviewing it. If you are applying through an automated system that will keyword scan your resume you have different needs than if you are sending it to a specific person in a company directly.
Likewise, if the jobs you are applying to are all very similar it probably matters less to have specific resumes. But if you are applying for different positions (for example, software engineer and project manager)? Then your resume should highlight your experiences for those positions.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:54
Elysian Fields♦
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You need to target your resume/cv for each job you apply to, to make sure you are seen as relevant to both the hiring manager/hr and to the likely ats that will be scanning it when you send.
I keep a super resume and cv with everything, then transfer/tweak/enhance on each role, you need to spend the time, or you won't get an interview. As a hiring manager I can be the third or fourth to actually see your resume (if you count the ats, more if an agency) so most will be filtered out long before.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:53
The Wandering Dev Manager
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How much work do you want to do?
Resumes tailored to appeal to specific targets may help (assuming you don't introduce any errors in the editing process), but are a nontrivial hassle to maintain and create the risk of handing someone the wrong copy.... and the risk of leaving out something that they are more interested in than you expected.
Only you can decide whether the difference in your case will be significant enough to justify the effort, and whether you can reliably enough predict which direction to spin this.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:49
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3 Answers
3
active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
2
down vote
accepted
It depends..
If you are in highschool it probably doesn't matter.
If you are a senior professional with 20+ years of experience?
Customizing it to be specific for whatever job you are applying to?
Big benefit.
What matters is the person/system reviewing it. If you are applying through an automated system that will keyword scan your resume you have different needs than if you are sending it to a specific person in a company directly.
Likewise, if the jobs you are applying to are all very similar it probably matters less to have specific resumes. But if you are applying for different positions (for example, software engineer and project manager)? Then your resume should highlight your experiences for those positions.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:54
Elysian Fields♦
96.7k46292449
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
It depends..
If you are in highschool it probably doesn't matter.
If you are a senior professional with 20+ years of experience?
Customizing it to be specific for whatever job you are applying to?
Big benefit.
What matters is the person/system reviewing it. If you are applying through an automated system that will keyword scan your resume you have different needs than if you are sending it to a specific person in a company directly.
Likewise, if the jobs you are applying to are all very similar it probably matters less to have specific resumes. But if you are applying for different positions (for example, software engineer and project manager)? Then your resume should highlight your experiences for those positions.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:54
Elysian Fields♦
96.7k46292449
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
It depends..
If you are in highschool it probably doesn't matter.
If you are a senior professional with 20+ years of experience?
Customizing it to be specific for whatever job you are applying to?
Big benefit.
What matters is the person/system reviewing it. If you are applying through an automated system that will keyword scan your resume you have different needs than if you are sending it to a specific person in a company directly.
Likewise, if the jobs you are applying to are all very similar it probably matters less to have specific resumes. But if you are applying for different positions (for example, software engineer and project manager)? Then your resume should highlight your experiences for those positions.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:54
Elysian Fields♦
96.7k46292449
It depends..
If you are in highschool it probably doesn't matter.
If you are a senior professional with 20+ years of experience?
Customizing it to be specific for whatever job you are applying to?
Big benefit.
What matters is the person/system reviewing it. If you are applying through an automated system that will keyword scan your resume you have different needs than if you are sending it to a specific person in a company directly.
Likewise, if the jobs you are applying to are all very similar it probably matters less to have specific resumes. But if you are applying for different positions (for example, software engineer and project manager)? Then your resume should highlight your experiences for those positions.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:54
Elysian Fields♦
96.7k46292449
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:54
Elysian Fields♦
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answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:54
Elysian Fields♦
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answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:54
Elysian Fields♦
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96.7k46292449
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You need to target your resume/cv for each job you apply to, to make sure you are seen as relevant to both the hiring manager/hr and to the likely ats that will be scanning it when you send.
I keep a super resume and cv with everything, then transfer/tweak/enhance on each role, you need to spend the time, or you won't get an interview. As a hiring manager I can be the third or fourth to actually see your resume (if you count the ats, more if an agency) so most will be filtered out long before.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:53
The Wandering Dev Manager
29.8k956107
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
You need to target your resume/cv for each job you apply to, to make sure you are seen as relevant to both the hiring manager/hr and to the likely ats that will be scanning it when you send.
I keep a super resume and cv with everything, then transfer/tweak/enhance on each role, you need to spend the time, or you won't get an interview. As a hiring manager I can be the third or fourth to actually see your resume (if you count the ats, more if an agency) so most will be filtered out long before.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:53
The Wandering Dev Manager
29.8k956107
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
You need to target your resume/cv for each job you apply to, to make sure you are seen as relevant to both the hiring manager/hr and to the likely ats that will be scanning it when you send.
I keep a super resume and cv with everything, then transfer/tweak/enhance on each role, you need to spend the time, or you won't get an interview. As a hiring manager I can be the third or fourth to actually see your resume (if you count the ats, more if an agency) so most will be filtered out long before.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:53
The Wandering Dev Manager
29.8k956107
You need to target your resume/cv for each job you apply to, to make sure you are seen as relevant to both the hiring manager/hr and to the likely ats that will be scanning it when you send.
I keep a super resume and cv with everything, then transfer/tweak/enhance on each role, you need to spend the time, or you won't get an interview. As a hiring manager I can be the third or fourth to actually see your resume (if you count the ats, more if an agency) so most will be filtered out long before.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:53
The Wandering Dev Manager
29.8k956107
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:53
The Wandering Dev Manager
29.8k956107
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:53
The Wandering Dev Manager
29.8k956107
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:53
The Wandering Dev Manager
29.8k956107
29.8k956107
suggest improvements |Â
suggest improvements |Â
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How much work do you want to do?
Resumes tailored to appeal to specific targets may help (assuming you don't introduce any errors in the editing process), but are a nontrivial hassle to maintain and create the risk of handing someone the wrong copy.... and the risk of leaving out something that they are more interested in than you expected.
Only you can decide whether the difference in your case will be significant enough to justify the effort, and whether you can reliably enough predict which direction to spin this.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:49
keshlam
41.5k1267144
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
1
down vote
How much work do you want to do?
Resumes tailored to appeal to specific targets may help (assuming you don't introduce any errors in the editing process), but are a nontrivial hassle to maintain and create the risk of handing someone the wrong copy.... and the risk of leaving out something that they are more interested in than you expected.
Only you can decide whether the difference in your case will be significant enough to justify the effort, and whether you can reliably enough predict which direction to spin this.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:49
keshlam
41.5k1267144
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
How much work do you want to do?
Resumes tailored to appeal to specific targets may help (assuming you don't introduce any errors in the editing process), but are a nontrivial hassle to maintain and create the risk of handing someone the wrong copy.... and the risk of leaving out something that they are more interested in than you expected.
Only you can decide whether the difference in your case will be significant enough to justify the effort, and whether you can reliably enough predict which direction to spin this.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:49
keshlam
41.5k1267144
How much work do you want to do?
Resumes tailored to appeal to specific targets may help (assuming you don't introduce any errors in the editing process), but are a nontrivial hassle to maintain and create the risk of handing someone the wrong copy.... and the risk of leaving out something that they are more interested in than you expected.
Only you can decide whether the difference in your case will be significant enough to justify the effort, and whether you can reliably enough predict which direction to spin this.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:49
keshlam
41.5k1267144
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:49
keshlam
41.5k1267144
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:49
keshlam
41.5k1267144
answered Jul 14 '16 at 16:49
keshlam
41.5k1267144
41.5k1267144
suggest improvements |Â
suggest improvements |Â
Possible duplicate of What advantages does tailoring a resume have over sending out generic resumes?
– gnat
Jul 14 '16 at 22:02
It is not a "controversy". They are simply opinions. Having one resume is less work for you.
– Brandin
Jul 16 '16 at 15:29