Keywords are words or phrases that describe the specific skills and attributes the hiring manager is seeking in a job posting. Because hiring managers often receive hundreds of resumes, they scan for particular words/phrases that indicate you have the specific skills and experience they want. Many companies employ an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that uses …
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Helpful Hints for Creating an ATS-Friendly Resume
You’ve been applying for jobs and not getting the response you’d hoped for. You’re frustrated because you know you’re qualified. So why aren’t those hiring managers reaching out to you? It may not have to do with your qualifications, but with the way you wrote your resume. It’s probably not passing the electronic ATS test. …
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How the Hcareers and Talentcare Partnership Can Help You, According to Founder and CEO, Eric Smith
Hcareers recently sat down with Eric Smith, the founder and CEO of Talentcare, our new ATS partner, about what our new partnership can bring to the industry and our clients when attracting, hiring, and retaining great candidates and employees. Together, we bring a hospitality focused job board that delivers a great ecosystem of talent, industry-specific …
Resume 101: What to Include and Leave Out
Oftentimes, simple is better. Especially when it comes to your resume. You want to make sure that the content is what the hiring manager is focusing on the content, your skills, work experience, and background instead of the design or your font choices, etc. Let’s start with the basics of your resume. If you are …
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How Employers Use Applicant Tracking Systems and How to Write a Resume to Beat Them
Currently, 98% of large organizations use an applicant tracking system (ATS) as part of their recruitment process. They are used by companies to help their hiring team manage and organize their hiring and recruiting process. The information an ATS pulls for an employer is used to screen candidates, test applicants, schedule interviews, check references, and …