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chocolatehippogryph t1_j6nl51x wrote

Big tip! Use jobalytics (chrome extension) to match your resume to the keywords in job postings. So much of the system is totally automated now, and the first few steps in the process involve basic keyword matching. It sounds dumb, but it can dramatically increase your response rate to applications!

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ebert_42 t1_j6pa583 wrote

This. I didn't use any web extensions but applied for nearly 100 jobs with very little success post college, which was highly discouraging. I visited with someone who looked at my resume for me and advised a section at the top for technical skills (i work in IT) where I can basically add buzzwords off job requirements that I have done before. I immediately started hearing back about job applications it was crazy. Please feel free to PM me if you want more advice.

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