Resume Facts
By Joseph Pratt Resume-Templates.com These resume facts were taken from a 2001 paper by the Association for Job Search Trainers.
The majority of recruiters prefer a chronological resume Most recruiters review a resume for 10 to 30 seconds Employers consider very few resumes to be excellent 84% of employers say that a resume should only be 1 page if you have less than 5 years experience A positive impact is generated by matching your resume to the employer's requirements 80% of screening happens with the resume Employers rarely keep or respond to unsolicited resumes The most important elements on your resume are your work history and experience Spelling errors and typos leave the highest negative impression with employers Most employers feel that an employee should keep a job two years before changing Over 80% of employers say that a cover letter is important with a resume Employers expect a thank you note
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