As a job seeker, it sometimes feels as if you are expected to read an employer’s mind to discover what their expectations are for getting an interview. And, unless you’re a mind reader or a psychic, odds are that you’re going to need a little help to land that dream interview.

Employer’s have a variety of things that they look at regarding your resume. Researching this exact question is bound to give a job seeker a headache due to the overwhelming amount of job search information out there.

According to the research we’ve done, employers want a few basic things from a future candidate, and they’re for looking clues on your resume to help them answer the following:

• Can the applicant fill my need?
• Will the applicant remain long-term?
• Is the potential employee professional?

The question now remains – how does the employer answer these questions when looking at a resume? Most employers will use an applicant tracking system to match job seekers based off of keywords and phrases. From there, the employer will then spend less than 10 seconds looking at the resume to decide if you’re the right fit. So, how do you stand out for employers?

The best way to stand out to employers is with a specific resume which matches up with the job description. In many cases, this can lead you down a long road with many different resumes to create…and that’s okay! You should always tailor your resume to the opening to ensure you appear to be the best fit for the opportunity.

Using Resunate can help speed up the job hunting process. We help you create a customized resume to meet employer’s specifications and stand out above the rest of the applicants. In our newest release of Resunate 1.5, we also gave you a few more tools to ensure you create the best resume possible: Auto Focus and JobFocus™ Score.

How do you ensure your application meets employer’s expectations? Do you tailor your resume to every job opening you apply to?